Mechanical Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an engineering and manufacturing business. The role involves producing detailed 3D design packages and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. Ideal candidates are familiar with Solidworks and AutoCAD, with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. The position offers a salary of £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience, along with various benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% pension contribution

Early finish on Fridays

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained or HNC Mechanical Engineering (or other Engineering discipline).
• Familiar with 3D CAD Packages, preferably Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Comfortable working on several projects simultaneously, to schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in sheet metal/structural engineering.
• 3 years or more experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D design packages and fabrication/manufacturing detailed drawings.
• Ensure that the areas of works are completed in accordance with contract specifications.
• Plan, perform, monitor, and report on assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on tasks assigned.
• Participate in cost reduction.
• Using Solidworks, utilising parts and assemblies.
• Liaise with suppliers, fabricators, and contractors to ensure manufacturing quality and compliance.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and site activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and standardisation of design processes and templates.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Maintain accurate design records and contribute to document control and version management.

Job description

White Label is representing an engineering and manufacturing business based in Pontefract who require a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.

If you have experience working within a sheet metal & fabrication environment and you are looking for a new challenge, then this could be the perfect role for you!

My client is offering:

• A salary of 40,000– 45,000 depending on experience
• 37.5 hours with an early finish on Fridays
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with this increasing with years of service.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Plus, other benefits.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer

• Produce detailed 3D design packages and fabrication/manufacturing detailed drawings.

• Ensure that the areas of works are completed in accordance with contract specifications.
• Plan, perform, monitor, and report on assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on tasks assigned.
• Participate in cost reduction.
• Using Solidworks, utilising parts and assemblies.
• Liaise with suppliers, fabricators, and contractors to ensure manufacturing quality and compliance.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and site activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and standardisation of design processes and templates.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Maintain accurate design records and contribute to document control and version management.

Experience required of the Mechanical Design Engineer

• Apprenticeship trained or HNC Mechanical Engineering (or other Engineering discipline).
• Familiar with 3D CAD Packages, preferably Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Comfortable working on several projects simultaneously, to schedules in a fast–paced environment.
• Experience in sheet metal/structural engineering.
• 3 years or more experience in a similar role.

This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply now for immediate consideration