Mechanical Design Engineer in Bradford

Energy Jobline ZR; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Questech Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Bradford to lead complete mechanical system design from concept to manufacture using SolidWorks. You will design manufacturing equipment, develop prototypes, and generate detailed drawings and BOMs while collaborating with production and project teams.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design, strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, and proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD and Microsoft Office.
• Experience taking products from concept through prototype to manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing equipment using SolidWorks 3D CAD and develop prototypes.
• Create manufacturing documentation: 2D drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, CP drawings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, fabrication, operations and project management teams; support production.
• Manage design changes and maintain engineering documentation; perform design-to-cost calculations and technical reports.
• Research competitor products and contribute to new product development; provide occasional on-site customer support.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionMECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

We are recruiting for a Design Engineer to work for our client who are based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This role is well suited to an engineer with experience in special purpose machinery, food processing equipment, automation, or industrial machinery, particularly someone who is confident designing complete mechanical systems in SolidWorks and working from concept through production.

THE DUTIES OF A DESIGN ENGINEER:

• Design manufacturing equipment using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Develop prototypes and conduct testing to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.
• Create manufacturing documentation including:
  • 2D engineering drawings
  • Assembly drawings
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Customer Procurement (CP) drawings
• Work closely with manufacturing, fabrication, operations, and project management teams.
• Support production during manufacturing and resolve design issues.
• Manage design changes and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
• Perform design-to-cost calculations and prepare technical reports.
• Research competitor products and contribute to new product development.
• Provide occasional on-site customer support, including presentations and fault finding.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Strong proficiency in:
  • SolidWorks
  • CAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • Experience taking products from concept through prototype to manufacture.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

THE HOURS:

Working on days Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30pm = 39 hours per week. This can be adjusted to suit travel time.

THE PAY:

You will earn an annul salary between £40k-45k per annum

Questech Recruitment is a specialist engineering support within the Mechanical & Engineering industry, our focus is to support many clients within the M&E Sectors.