Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term incentive plan

Overtime paid at 1x Hourly rate and 1.

25 Days Holiday

Pension up to 10% (5% matched)

Life Assurance (x2 Annual Salary)

Private Health Plan

Job summary

CIBSE Journal in Wakefield is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a multi-site engineering group. You will deliver concepts through to production drawings, ensuring compliance with BS/ISO standards and project budgets.

You will work onsite with production and engineering teams, modelling with 3D CAD (AutoCAD essential), and contributing to cost-effective designs. The role offers up to £55k p.a. plus benefits and a 37.5 hour week.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and machinery.
• Experience designing special purpose machinery.
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments with mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Proficient in 3D CAD design and delivering high-quality technical information.
• Ability to interpret numerical data and perform engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical designs from concept to production drawings.
• Manage workloads, schedules and budgets to ensure timely delivery.
• Develop cost-effective design solutions and manage scope changes as per procedures.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues with engineering leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct design reviews, checks, and risk assessments for safety and performance.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and data management.

Skills

3D CAD

AutoCAD

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

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