Mechanical Design Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Huddersfield is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of intricate components for the aerospace and life sciences sectors. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 annually, based on experience, and includes comprehensive benefits like training, a corporate gym membership, and enhanced pension contributions. The successful candidate will be involved in both technical guidance and product development processes in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Company annual bonus

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Death in Service and Private Medical Care

Corporate-discount gym membership

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering position required.
• Knowledge of technical drawing standards, particularly BS8888.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and introduction of new components.
• Support manufacturing teams with technical guidance.
• Prepare technical specifications and develop design standards.
• Communicate technical information to stakeholders.
• Apply company product development processes.
• Participate in design checking, peer review, and improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Technical drawing to BS8888

3D CAD skills

Education

Degree level qualification in an engineering discipline

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to apply for a Mechanical Design Engineer role within an established organisation that produces highly intricate components and assemblies for the Space, Aerospace Defence and Life Science markets. This company are not only renowned for their high quality products and service, but also their family-owned company values and high staff retention. The successful candidate will enjoy continuous training and development as they remain up to date with the latest technologies.

This workplace is easily commutable from Huddersfield, Wakefield, Barnsley, Leeds, Bradford, Halifax and Brighouse.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and introduction of new components and systems, while improving existing products.
• Support manufacturing teams and provide technical guidance to non-technical teams
• Prepare technical specifications, develop design standards, and document lessons learned.
• Communicate and present technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply and manage company product development processes
• Participate in design checking and peer review, risk assessment and continuous improvement activities

For the Mechanical Design Engineer role, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Experience of working in a Mechanical Design Engineering position
• Knowledge of technical drawing to BS8888
• Degree level qualification in an engineering discipline
• Skills in 3D CAD

Salary and Benefits of the Mechanical Design Engineer role:

• Annual Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Permanent full time contract, working 38 hours per week Monday - Friday on site
• 25 days holiday entitlement (in addition to public holidays)
• Company annual bonus
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Death in Service and Private Medical Care
• Corporate-discount gym membership
• Subsidised canteen

If you would like to be considered for this Mechanical Design Engineer position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Adelle Taylor at E3 Recruitment.