Rope Design Engineer
Bekaert
Design and develop steel wire ropes, supporting global projects and design approvals.
9 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Doncaster, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
21,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Steel Wire Solutions
Coating Services
Innovation and Technology
Materials Science
Engineering Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Utilities
Oil drilling installations (offshore)
Electrolysis industry
Power transmission & distribution
Natural hazard protection
Sustainable crop protection
Medical spring wires
Role
What you would be doing
quality docs
design projects
analysis
reporting
design approvals
skill development
- With the regional rope design managers update and manage the rope design quality documents.
- Undertake defined development projects (associated with rope design, analysis and property prediction)
- Record work in formal written reports
- Support the regional rope design managers with design approvals and – where appropriate – holiday cover (full training on rope design will be given)
- Develop the skills and understanding to become one of the business’s rope design experts
What you bring
c#
vba
matlab
pl/sql
mechanical engineering
communication
- Excellent communication skills and will regularly liaise with internal stakeholders across the group.
- Present work and share best practice within BBRG
- Experience and knowledge in computer programming (eg. C#, VBA, Matlab, PL/SQL)
- Time management and work planning.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Qualification Required: Masters/Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- The candidate should show strong developing expertise in basic management skill-sets especially planning, organizing and executing work.
- Working effectively alone and within teams.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1880
Year of establishment
The company was established in Belgium, marking the start of its journey in steel-wire technologies.
2015 Acquisition
Business acquisition year
Bekaert acquired Pirelli’s steel-cord business, significantly enhancing its tire-reinforcement capabilities.
€4 billion sales
Annual global sales
The company achieves approximately €4 billion in global sales annually, reflecting its market presence and success.
- Pioneered steel-wire technologies and expanded globally through early plants in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
- Leads in steel-cord for tires and steel-fiber concrete reinforcement, embedding its wire in vehicles, buildings, tunnels, and infrastructure.
- Product range spans rubber reinforcement, steel-wire solutions, specialty fibres, and offshore ropes, applied in diverse sectors from automotive to energy.
- Recent projects include protective cable armouring for offshore wind farms and porous layers for electrolysis systems—bridging mobility and clean energy.
- Ongoing investments in Brazil, North America, and digital rope-monitoring technology.
- Bekaert Venturing supports early-stage materials startups, combining corporate strength with startup agility in wire and fibre innovation.
- Customer First
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Integrity
- Safety
2050
Net Zero Emissions Goal
Aiming to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.
25% reduction
CO2 Emissions Intensity
Targeting a 25% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions intensity by 2025, relative to 2018 levels.
- Investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions
- Circular economy approach: recycling of steel and other materials
- Sustainable product development with a focus on reducing environmental impact
20% Female Workforce
Gender Representation
The company's global workforce is composed of 20% female employees, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance gender diversity.
- Focus on gender equality with clear targets to increase female representation.
- Global gender balance initiatives and leadership development programs.
- Equal pay for equal work across all regions.
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