Job Description

Job Title:

Design Engineer

Location:

Northern Manufacturing Site

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm | Friday: 7:00am - 2:00pm (39 hours per week)

Salary:

Competitive - based on experience

Who Are We?

JHT is the Northern Facility of

Steelway

, proudly operating as part of the

Northern Industries Group

- a collective of specialist engineering and manufacturing companies including

Steelway Fensecure

,

Steelway Brickhouse

,

Steelway Protect

, and

CEL Sheet Metal

.

We're part of a group with over 90 years of heritage in supplying high-quality fabricated steel products across critical UK infrastructure.

Across the group, our products fall into two core families:

Access Solutions

- Including walkways, platforms, ladders, staircases, and other fabricated structures.

Protection Systems

- Including high-security fencing, bespoke enclosures, and industrial safety products.
At JHT, we bring these solutions to life from our site in the North, playing a key role in delivering complex steelwork projects across the UK.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an additional

Design Engineer

to join our team at our Newcastle site. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of

access metalwork

and

sheet metal fabrication

projects.

You'll be part of a collaborative team, playing a key role in turning specifications into practical, value-driven design solutions that support our in-house manufacturing and installation processes.

Key Responsibilities

Produce 3D models and 2D technical drawings using

SolidWorks

(experience of Autodesk Inventor considered. Interpret customer specifications, drawings, and site survey information to develop detailed design solutions. Create clear and accurate job packs for manufacturing. Work closely with project managers, production, and installation teams to ensure alignment across all stages. Communicate clearly with internal teams and external customers to support project requirements. Focus on adding value through design efficiency, material usage, and innovative problem-solving. Support continuous improvement across design and production processes. Import and interrogate 3D scan data, where required visit site and scan the environment ahead of creating a design.

Key Skills & Experience

Proficiency in SolidWorks

is essential. Strong knowledge of

sheet metal

and

fabrication

processes. Experience in

mechanical design

is preferred. Proficient in

Microsoft Office

(Excel, Word, Outlook). Excellent

communication skills

- both internally across departments and externally with customers. A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a drive to add value in every design. Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. Immediate start available for the right candidate.
If you're a skilled designer with a passion for practical, value-led engineering and a collaborative approach, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Work Location: In person