Mechanical Design Engineer – End-to-End Product Design

Catering; Castleford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering near Castleford is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. You will develop components and assemblies, applying robust engineering principles, and work across manufacturing processes including injection moulding, casting and machining.

You will conduct FEA, plan testing, analyse results and own design projects from concept to production, ensuring deadlines and supplier liaison.

Qualifications

• Experience with FEA and interpretation of results.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and material specifications.
• Hands-on approach to design, testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components and assemblies using engineering principles.
• Work with injection moulding, casting, and machining processes.
• Specify tolerances and material selections for performance and manufacturability.
• Conduct FEA to validate designs and optimise performance.
• Plan and perform testing, analyse results, and drive improvements.
• Lead design projects from concept to production.
• Ensure delivery aligns with deadlines and business priorities.
• Liaise with suppliers to support development and manufacturing.

Skills

FEA

GD&T

Manufacturing processes

Tools

Creo

Windchill

D365

Fusion 360

Job description

Catering near Castleford is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. You will develop components and assemblies, applying robust engineering principles, and work across manufacturing processes including injection moulding, casting and machining.

You will conduct FEA, plan testing, analyse results and own design projects from concept to production, ensuring deadlines and supplier liaison.