Mechanical Design Engineer — Concept to Production (FEA)

AMF Recruitment Ltd; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AMF Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent role near Castleford. The position focuses on the development and optimisation of engineered products, demanding hands-on design, testing and validation across manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities include FEA validation, design for manufacturability, and ownership of projects from concept to production. Proficiency in Creo, Windchill, and Fusion 360 is preferred. Salary ranges £40k-£45k.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (injection moulding, casting, machining).
• Experience with GD&T tolerancing and material specifications.
• Experience with FEA tools and analysis.
• Proven ability to conduct testing and interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components and assemblies using robust engineering principles.
• Work with manufacturing methods including injection moulding, casting, and machined components.
• Specify and manage tolerances and material selections to ensure performance and manufacturability.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate and optimise designs.
• Plan and carry out testing, analyse results, and drive continuous improvement.
• Take full ownership of design projects from concept through to production.
• Ensure work is delivered in line with project deadlines and business priorities.
• Liaise with suppliers to support design development and manufacturing processes.

Skills

FEA analysis

Testing and validation

Design for manufacturability

Tools

Creo (3D CAD)

Windchill

D365

Fusion 360

Job description

AMF Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent role near Castleford. The position focuses on the development and optimisation of engineered products, demanding hands-on design, testing and validation across manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities include FEA validation, design for manufacturability, and ownership of projects from concept to production. Proficiency in Creo, Windchill, and Fusion 360 is preferred. Salary ranges £40k-£45k.