Design Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension contributions up to 8%

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader with 20+ locations and 1000+ staff. The role suits early-career professionals with 1–2 years of industry experience, offering development opportunities in a reputable global employer.

Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree (or CEng) and strong familiarity with ISO, AGMA, DIN, FKM standards. Commutable from Leeds area to Huddersfield. Salary ranges £35k–£50k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or CEng.
• Familiarity with ISO, AGMA, DIN, FKM standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop new designs or re-engineer existing designs for new applications using AutoCAD 2D & 3D, including Solid Edge.
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings.
• Maintain BOMs, manuals and maintenance instructions.

Skills

Design engineer

DFMEA/PFMEA

ISO standards

CEng

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CEng certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

Job description

Flexible working hours, company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Design Engineer will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

This opportunity is ideal for recently graduated or early career professionals with 1-2 years experience in industry, looking to develop their skills with a reputable global employer.

The successful Design Engineer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Design Engineer will include:

• Develop new designs or re-engineer existing designs for new applications using AutoCAD 2D & 3D, including Solid Edge.
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings
• Create and maintain accurate documentation including BOM’s, Manuals and Maintenance instructions for designs.
• Interpret customer specifications and design standards
• Participate in Design/Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) activities
• Reporting to the Technical Authority, Engineering Resource Manager and Engineering Director

For the Design Engineer role, we are keen to receive CV’s from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Design Engineer or similar within an Engineering environment
• Demonstrable understanding of material selection,
• Understanding of industry standards such as ISO, AGMA, DIN and FKM to name a few.
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and or CEng

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary £35,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
• Flexible working hours
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.