Design Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Stage One
You may not have heard of Stage One, but we can guarantee you will have seen our work. From the set of the TV show The Voice, to the Mercury Music Prize stage and even the 2012 Olympic Cauldron we produce work that is seen all over the world.
Stage One has been providing creative construction, manufacture and engineering for over 30 years. We deliver scenic and engineering solutions to a range of sectors including events, ceremonies, art installations, pavilions, theatre and TV & film. With over 14,000sqm of manufacturing space just outside of York, we are fully equipped to deliver unforgettable experiences for our clients across the globe.
Our clients come to us for help solving complex design challenges, turning their exciting concepts and visions into a manufacturable reality.
The Design & Drafting department plays an important role helping to facilitate the successful delivery of complex projects. The team is made up of multi-disciplined engineers, designers and technical specialists, who collaborate with each other to provide coordinated engineering solutions that meets the defined objectives.
Design Engineer Role:
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic & highly motivated Design Engineer within our Design & Drafting department.
As a member of the Design & Drafting department, the role will be based at our Tockwith office, York, with primary focus on the design and engineering of projects spanning the architectural, construction, exhibition, and live event sectors. Whilst experience within these fields would be a distinct advantage, consideration will be given to candidates with exceptional skillsets from other sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce drawings that are suitable for manufacturing and installation purposes.
- Provide advanced design solutions on projects.
- Produce 3D models using Autodesk Inventor.
- Check drawings by others, ensuring their fitness for purpose.
- Act as drafting lead on single and multi-disciplined projects as and when required.
- Liaise with other members of the project team to achieve a coordinated engineering solution that meets the defined objectives.
- Ensure that quality and consistency of output (drawings, models etc.) is always maintained.
- Assist in the development of processes to improve efficiency and project delivery.
- Mentor and develop junior team members.
- Provide technical support to the Production Team.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Design Engineer roles across Stage One Creative Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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