Design Engineer (Mechanical)

White Label Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team in the Warrington area. This hands-on role includes responsibilities from new product development to manufacturing and testing. The candidate should possess a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, with essential experience in sheet metal and BOM creation. This position offers long-term career development, involvement in major projects, and a flexible working environment within a stable business.

Benefits

Company bonus

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Experience in sheet metal and fabrication is essential.
• Experience creating BOMs, SAGE knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new product development and redesign projects.
• Produce 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design jigs, fixtures and assembly processes.

Skills

Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Degree

Sheet metal and fabrication experience

BOM creation experience

Knowledge of ISO 9001 / QMS

CAM / RADAN experience

Press brake and turret punch knowledge

Independent and proactive

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

About the Opportunity

White Label Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a key client in the Warrington area as they continue to expand their growing Design and Projects Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who is passionate about new product development, manufacturing and project ownership to join a stable, cash‑positive business with strong growth plans. You will play a pivotal role in supporting factory expansion, continuous improvement and R&D activity, with clear opportunities for long‑term career development.

This position is primarily Warrington‑based, with ad‑hoc travel required to the Dudley site to support projects and production activity.

The Role

This is a varied, hands‑on design role where you will take responsibility for projects from initial concept through to manufacture, testing and continuous improvement.

You will be involved in:

• New product development and redesign
• Jig, fixture and assembly design
• Factory expansion and production improvements
• R&D and onsite product testing
• Close collaboration with production, fabrication and technical teams

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support new product development and redesign projects
• Produce 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks (essential requirement)
• Design jigs, fixtures and assembly processes
• Take ownership of project delivery and timelines
• Support R&D and onsite testing
• Create BOMs, part codes and technical data
• Develop flat patterns for manufacture
• Carry out CAM programming
• Support marketing materials and product training
• Handle technical enquiries and customer specials
• Work closely with production and fabrication teams
• Carry out product testing and performance improvements
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues

Requirements & Skills

• Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Sheet metal and fabrication experience is essential
• BOM creation experience (SAGE beneficial)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / QMS
• CAM / RADAN experience advantageousPress brake and turret punch knowledge advantageous
• Independent, proactive and hardworking

What's on Offer

• Involvement in major growth and expansion projects
• Exposure to R&D, testing and full project ownership
• A clear and realistic career development path
• Company bonus and flexible working hours
• Long‑term stability within a growing multi‑million pound turnover business

If you would like to apply, or have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Steph at White Label Recruitment.