Senior Design Engineer (Piping)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 23, 2025. Tate Global scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Tate
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc, Tate has been recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors for over 60 years. With revenues of over $500m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering, working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
As a market leader within our industry Tate continues to grow and expand, operating 12 manufacturing sites across the US, Europe, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards. In keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our mission is to accelerate a net zero emissions future built environment with the wellbeing of people and planet at its heart.
About the Role
The Senior Design Engineer (Piping) will be responsible for new product creation, prototype design and development, costing, and qualification processes for products primarily for the Data Centre industry.
You will work closely with the business development team to identify new opportunities, develop conceptual designs and drawings to be presented to potential customers. They will also work very closely with the Manufacturing team to ensure designs are optimal, practical, energy and cost efficient.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Value Design Engineering including detailed 3D layouts, schematic design, and cost Estimation for mechanical plant to go into the Data Centre Industry
- Prepare and present detailed quotations, BOM’s and specifications to Kingspan’s customers direct and for tender submissions
- Liaise with third party suppliers in requesting quotations
- Liaise and assist the internal project team/s with variation costs and cost data for live projects
- Monitor and maintain company KPI’s
- Provide information to other Kingspan commercial Teams for preparation of yearly budgets and project review meetings
- Maintain and adhere to the ISO9001, ISO14001 and other relevant standards
- Be a leading resource for our multilevel Data Centre customers, End Users, Developers, Architects & Engineers, Main Contractors and Sub-contractors
- Design packages which incorporate a Group-wide product offering for Data Centres, maximising all of Kingspan’s offerings across different divisions
- Help share the strategy for Kingspan Tate for the future
- Embed the Group’s message of Planet Passionate in all dialogue with customers and data centre stakeholders
- Be able to handle highly confidential, sensitive and non-routine information to help support a rapidly transforming organisation
- Support continual process improvement initiatives with accurate & meaningful data to drive the functions enhancements.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Education
- HNC / Degree / Post Graduate Degree Qualifications in Building Services Engineering
Experience
- 5+ years’ experience with CAD design, estimating in a manufacturing environment with a focus on Piping
- Exposure to Data Centres or Critical environments is highly desirable
Skills
- Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control protocols.
- Experience developing new products and taking them from concept to prototype to production.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to set objectives and prioritise workloads for yourself.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and interface with sales, customer service, purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, quality and marketing.
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