Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruit Engineering; North Elmsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Health cash plan

EAP

Cycle to Work

Private medical

Holiday allowance

Training & progression

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on technically challenging projects from concept through to manufacture, installation and final sign-off. You will deliver innovative mechanical designs, run calculations, create drawings and BOMs, and support bids and site activities.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven mechanical design experience in engineering, manufacturing or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and product development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (Inventor/AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and producing manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with engineering calculations and analysis methods including FEA.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical design solutions across multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges.
• Own significant project elements and smaller standalone projects.
• Perform design calculations using hand methods, spreadsheets, FEA and software.
• Produce and review drawings, specifications and BOMs.
• Support bids and proposals with concept development, risk analysis and cost estimation.
• Attend client reviews, design studies and feasibility assessments.
• Participate in site surveys, technical meetings and client presentations.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA knowledge

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client is an established engineering and technology business with a growing design team. They're looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to work on technically challenging projects, taking designs from concept through to manufacture, installation and final sign-off.

You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions, working with multidisciplinary teams and helping develop junior engineers.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering mechanical design solutions across multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Applying advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges
• Owning significant project elements and smaller standalone projects
• Carrying out design calculations using hand calculations, spreadsheets, FEA and specialist software
• Producing and reviewing detailed drawings, specifications and BOMs
• Supporting bids and proposals, including concept development, technical assessments, risk analysis and cost estimation
• Running client requirement reviews, design studies and feasibility assessments
• Joining site surveys, technical meetings and client presentations
• Supporting project management with technical queries, installation considerations and delivery
• Preparing technical documentation, compliance packs, operating manuals and acceptance documentation
• Assisting with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Supporting manufacturing teams through production and assembly
• Providing technical support for existing equipment and legacy systems
• Improving engineering processes, products and documentation, and researching emerging technologies to support product innovation
• Maintaining quality and safety standards across all project activity
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to recruitment, onboarding and knowledge-sharing

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven mechanical design experience in an engineering, manufacturing or project-based environment
• A strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, manufacturing processes and product development
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, such as Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• Knowledge of engineering calculations and analysis methods, including FEA
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• The ability to manage your workload across multiple concurrent projects
• A commitment to continuous professional development and industry best practice

What’s on offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training, development and career progression

Why apply?

This is a chance to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking engineering business. You’ll work on innovative projects across the full product lifecycle and gain exposure to complex engineering solutions and multidisciplinary project delivery.

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