Mechanical Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Driffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Driffield to join a world-class engineering team. This role involves full-life-cycle product design, leading the design of complex mechanical housings and tooling using SolidWorks. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in mechanical design and strong SolidWorks skills. The company offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, a hybrid work environment, and 25 days of holiday, fostering a flexible and supportive culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Fridays working from home

Flexible, laid-back culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in fabrication, machined parts or precision components.
• Strong SolidWorks skills, including PDM.
• Comfortable leading small projects and contributing to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full-life-cycle product design from concept to test.
• Designing and detailing complex parts and assemblies.
• Creating 2D and 3D drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

SolidWorks skills

Understanding of mechanical materials

Project leadership

Knowledge of sonar or marine equipment

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)

Mon-Thurs 8:30-5:15, Fri 8:30-1:00 | Hybrid/WFH | 37.5 hours/week

Join a world‑class engineering team designing cutting‑edge products.

This growing UK business supplies products globally across sectors like naval defence, offshore energy, marine research, and environmental monitoring. With over 50 staff, in‑house manufacturing, and significant new investment, they have started 2025 with their strongest order book to date.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for full‑life‑cycle product design—from concept through to test. You’ll lead the design of complex mechanical housings, jigs, and tooling using SolidWorks (with PDM), while working closely with suppliers, production teams, and customers.

Key Duties

• Designing and detailing complex parts and assemblies
• Working with steel, bronze, aluminium and specialist plastics
• Creating 2D and 3D drawings, BOMs and work instructions
• Supporting testing and validation (including on‑site testing in a lake!)
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to meet technical requirements

The Person

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in fabrication, machined parts or precision components
• Strong SolidWorks skills, including PDM
• A good understanding of mechanical materials and manufacturing processes
• Comfortable leading small projects and contributing to cross‑functional teams
• Knowledge of sonar or marine equipment is a bonus, but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 total)
• Fridays WFH
• Flexible, laid‑back culture with a highly engaged and supportive team
• Growing business with strong investment and high‑value global projects