Design Engineer

Job description

Company Description

GadCap Technical Solutions Ltd is an ISO 9001:2015-certified design and manufacturing company based in Washington, UK., providing engineered solutions for nuclear, gas turbine, and aerospace applications, focusing on high-temperature systems, primarily mineral-insulated (MI) cable-based products. Known for our CapaciSense gas turbine blade monitoring system used by leading OEMs globally, we bring decades of expertise to each project. Established in 2018 via a Management Buy-Out our origins trace back over 30 years as part of renowned industrial entities as nVent, Pentair, Tyco, and BICC General Cables.

Role

We are seeking a full-time Design Application Engineer to join our team on-site at our Washington, UK facility. The role involves creating and managing designs, supporting product development, and utilising computer-aided design (CAD) tools. The successful candidate will work on advanced engineering projects for high-temperature applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to industry standards.

There would be the potential to attain the position of Technical Manager in the future (c2-3 years) to direct and coordinate the internal structure of the organisation based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met consistently.

Main Responsibilities

·       Dealing with customer enquiries including requirement for non-standard company products

·       Preparing general arrangement drawings and assembly/fixture drawings and bill of materials.

·       Dealing with customers, suppliers and the Business Development Manager on capacitance clearance measurement equipment to provide costing and technical advice

• ·       Liaise with production on orders and development of new production techniques
• ·       Computer Aided Design (CAD) responsibilities including 3D modelling
• ·       Producing reports on new, old, and in progress enquiries
• ·       Assist Quality on investigation, authorisation and closure of product and process

non-conformances

• Be a visible, hands‑on presence in the factory, supporting practical problem solving and

demonstrating the company values

• Visit customers, attend technical conferences/exhibitions to promote the business/products

Management reserve the right to assign or re-define duties and instruct the post holder to carry out any other duty commensurate with this post.

 

Education/skills/experience

Required:

·       Educated to HND/BEng/MEng level in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering

·       At least two years’ experience working within an engineering environment

·       Experience of using an ERP software package

·       Ability to interpret information and produce reports

·       Demonstrable experience of using initiative and working to deadlines as well as being target driven

·       Expertise in design engineering with proficiency in use of 3D CAD, ideally Autodesk inventor

·       Understanding and interpretation of DFMEA techniques

·       IT literate with the technical ability to use hardware and software

·       Strong problem solving abilities

·       Good communication and team work skills

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

 

Preferred:

·       Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary role

·       Experience of working within a manufacturing environment, ideally power generation or aerospace

Understanding of lean principles

·       Programming skills in National Instruments LabVIEW and/or C++

·       Knowledge of Linux

·       Knowledge of laser welding

The Candidate

·       A positive attitude and is willing to learn more skills on the job

·       Confidence on the job and is happy to take on more responsibility if necessary

·       Self-motivated

·       Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to multi-task

·       Lateral thinker who can use own initiative to provide engineered solutions

·       Ability to talk commercially and technically depending on audience

 

A very competitive salary is offered dependent on experience and skillset. Benefits include:

Employer pension contribution up to 10% of salary

Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme

Bonus scheme based on individual and company objectives and performance

On site well-being activities i.e. Gym and games room

Applications via LinkedIn or can email with covering letter to: jobs@gadcap.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Washington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English