Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Growth opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

White Label Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer or Graduate Design Engineer with SolidWorks experience to join a fast-growing precision engineering company serving medical, aerospace and veterinary sectors in Leeds. The role blends client-facing design work with hands-on manufacturing innovation, reporting to a director with over 20 years of experience.

You will design jigs and fixtures, create precise drawings, and help drive product innovation as the company moves to a new

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Design Engineer (internships counted).
• Proficient in SolidWorks for 3D models and drawings.
• Experience in designing precision engineered products such as valves, pumps, or medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand needs and provide design support.
• Design jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing processes.
• Create GD&T drawings and ensure product designs are manufacturable.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Client-facing collaboration

Tools

Geometric tolerancing

Job description

Are you a Junior Mechanical Engineer or Graduate Design Engineer with SolidWorks experience and a passion for engineering excellence? This is a fantastic chance to kickstart your career with a fast–growing, innovative company specializing in high–precision solutions for the medical, aerospace, and veterinary sectors.

This role is perfect for a junior engineer eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on product innovation.

The Company:

This organization is a recognized leader in precision engineering. The company is preparing to move to a state–of–the–art facility in Leeds.

With a 20% annual growth target, the company combines cutting–edge innovation, a strong focus on sustainability, and a collaborative team culture where every member is passionate about delivering high–quality, life–impacting products.

The Role:

Reporting directly to one of the Directors who brings excess of 20 years of experience and knowledge, this dual–purpose role offers a unique blend of client–facing and hands–on engineering responsibilities:

Client Design: Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, provide design support, and occasionally visit sites to ensure product success.

Manufacturing Innovation: Design jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing processes, focusing on how products are designed and produced efficiently. Use SolidWorks to create geometric tolerancing and precise engineering drawings.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: Up to 32,000 (Dependent On Experience)
• Flexible working hours to support work–life balance
• Be part of a team investing heavily in growth, technology, and employee development
• Opportunities to learn and grow alongside industry experts

The Person:

• 1+ years of experience as a Design Engineer (including internships or placements)
• Ideally experience in designing precision engineered products such as valves, pumps, seals, medical devices, etc
• Essential: Experience and Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and innovate within a supportive team environment