Design Engineer - Iron & Steel Bricks Expert

Location: Budapest, Hungary; Hybrid

• Independently prepare and validate technical drawings for refractory brick linings in iron and steel vessels (ladles, EAF, BOF, degassers and related equipment)
• Carry out quantity calculations, heat transfer analyses and thermal expansion calculations to a high level of accuracy
• Ensure all design documentation meets Calderys quality standards and project deadlines

• Contribute to the preparation of technical offers and tender documentation, translating engineering designs into clear, compelling commercial proposals
• Support the sales team with technical input during customer engagement and project scoping

• Manage your assigned projects independently from kick-off to delivery, keeping stakeholders informed and timelines on track
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, site supervisors) to ensure seamless execution
• Conduct occasional site visits in Hungary and abroad to support installation and verify design implementation

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on refractory engineering experience, with a strong focus on brick applications in iron and steel
• Deep technical knowledge of brick lining design in molten metal vessels: ladles, EAF, BOF, degassers and similar equipment
• Solid grounding in monolithic refractory engineering is a strong advantage — our projects often combine both technologies

• Proficient in 2D CAD (AutoCAD) — essential
• MS Office suite (Excel, Word) and OneDrive — essential
• 3D CAD experience, specifically PTC Creo — a significant advantage
• Ability to produce and interpret heat transfer and thermal expansion calculations independently

• English at a working professional level (written and spoken) — essential for daily interaction with our international teams
• Additional languages (German, French, Turkish or other EMEA languages) are a genuine advantage given our regional scope

• Rigorous and detail-oriented
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously without losing accuracy
• Collaborative by nature, confident in your technical opinions, and able to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to non-specialists
• Willing to travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings

As a global organisation operating across multiple countries, compensation for this role may vary depending on location, local market benchmarks, and experience.
In line with our commitment to pay transparency, a salary range relevant to your location will be shared with you during the early stages of the recruitment process, before any interview is scheduled.