Mechanical Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Ilkley; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in Leeds is looking for a Design Engineer to produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings. The role involves working closely with various engineers and overseeing modules within larger projects. Ideal candidates will have a HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering and strong 3D CAD skills, preferably with Autodesk Inventor. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000, flexible working arrangements including one day working from home, and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and support for training and development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Sick pay scheme

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong 3D CAD skills, with Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• At least 2 years' design-for-manufacture experience.
• Experience in heavy engineering or fabricated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
• Maintain bills of materials and ensure drawing compliance.
• Liaise with the shop floor for practical designs.

Skills

3D CAD skills

Clear communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Design Engineer - Heavy Fabrication / Industrial Equipment

Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 1 day WFH)

Salary: Up to £40,000 + Benefits

About the Business

This specialist engineering business designs and builds large-scale industrial equipment. With a strong engineering and manufacturing setup, they take contracts from concept through to installation, producing bespoke solutions for complex industrial applications.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for producing detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Working closely with Design Managers, Stress Engineers, and Project Engineers, you'll take ownership of modules within larger projects and ensure designs are accurate, efficient, and manufacturable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating 3D models and manufacturing drawings for large-scale fabricated equipment.
• Producing and maintaining bills of materials and ensuring drawing compliance with internal standards.
• Working across projects such as air filtration systems, wind boxes, nozzles, structural steel, sheet metal, and stainless‑steel assemblies.
• Liaising with the shop floor to ensure designs are practical and aligned with production capabilities.
• Supporting design reviews, production meetings, and occasional site visits in the UK and overseas.
• Carrying projects from design phase through to completion, ensuring deadlines are met.

The Person

We're looking for someone with:

• HNC/HND (or above) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong 3D CAD skills - Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• Experience in heavy engineering, large fabricated equipment, or sheet metal/steel structures.
• At least 2 years' design-for-manufacture experience.
• A detail‑focused approach and clear communication skills.
• Flexibility to occasionally travel within the UK and abroad.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Flexible working: 37.5 hours per week (8am - 4:15pm) with flexitime and 1 day WFH
• Sick pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities - including support for HND and specialist structural training

👉 If you're a Design Engineer with heavy engineering or fabrication experience and a strong background in Autodesk Inventor, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business working on challenging and large‑scale projects. Apply now to find out more.