Mechanical Design Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term incentive plan

Overtime paid at standard rate

Holiday 25 days

Pension up to 10%

Life Assurance (x2 Annual Salary)

Private Health Plan

On-site 37.5 hours per week

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a on-site role in Wakefield. You will deliver mechanical designs from concept through to production drawings, ensuring compliance with BS/ISO standards, schedules and budgets.

Candidates should be proficient in 3D CAD (AutoCAD essential), with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work across mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems in a busy, multidisciplinary environment. 37.5 hours weekly, onsite only.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design.
• Proficient in technical problem-solving and interpreting numerical data.
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments with mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Skilled in 3D CAD design with AutoCAD essential.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player with good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical designs from concept through to production drawings, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, business objectives, and BS/ISO standards.
• Manage project workloads, schedules and budgets to ensure timely delivery.
• Apply commercial awareness to develop cost-effective design solutions and manage scope changes.
• Communicate project progress, risks and technical issues with engineering leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct design reviews, detail checking, machinery risk assessments and calculations to ensure quality, safety and performance.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, databases and traceability systems.

Skills

3D CAD design

Mechanical design principles

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

With a workforce of over 500 employees across four state-of-the-art facilities in Europe and North America, this dynamic engineering group delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions—from concept design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and aftercare.

Serving a diverse client base across sectors such as Online Retail & Distribution, FMCG, Life Sciences, and Automotive, this company is renowned for its technical expertise and customer-centric approach.Following a series of strategic developments, the organisation is now entering a significant phase of accelerated growth and seeking an experience Mechanical Design Engineer to bolster the growth.

This employer is based in WAKEFIELD, under 10 minutes from the M1 motorway, meaning the successful Mechanical Design Engineer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Leeds, Dewsbury, Pontefract, Castleford, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Sheffield and Halifax.

Key responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer will include:

• Deliver mechanical designs from concept through to production drawings, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, business objectives, and relevant BS/ISO standards.
• Manage project workloads, schedules, and budgets effectively to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
• Apply commercial awareness to develop cost-effective design solutions and manage scope changes in line with company procedures.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and technical issues clearly with engineering leadership and key stakeholders.
• Conduct design reviews, detail checking, machinery risk assessments, and engineering calculations to ensure quality, safety, and performance.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, databases, and traceability systems, including barcode scanning and data management processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to implement innovative processes and deliver the most economical and advantageous design solutions.

For the Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, with experience designing and developing special purpose machinery.
• Proficient in technical problem-solving, engineering calculations, and interpreting numerical data to deliver effective solutions.
• Experienced in multidisciplinary environments, with knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Skilled in 3D CAD design (AutoCAD essential) and able to deliver accurate, high-quality technical information within demanding project timescales.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player, with strong IT skills, proactive stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work independently when required.

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £55,000 p/a
• Long term incentive plan
• Overtime paid at 1x Hourly rate and 1.5x Hourly rate over 7.5 hours per week
• Holiday Allowance: 25 Days (25 free choice + bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme: Up to 10% (5% matched contribution)
• Company Life Assurance (x2 Annual Salary) and Private Health Plan
• Working Hours/Schedule: 100% onsite in order to be able to effectively communicate with production and various other departments & colleagues / 37.5 Hours per week