Mechanical Design Engineer — Lead Bespoke Projects

ATA Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art manufacturing facil­-

Secure, long-term project pipeline

Excellent career development

Standard holiday

Standard pension

Job summary

ATA Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Bradford to own bespoke design projects from enquiry through to final approval, ensuring delivery on time and to specification. You will lead concept generation and detailed mechanical design using Autodesk Inventor, producing 3D models, drawings and BOMs.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations and Procurement to deliver cost-effective solutions and mentor junior engineers while supporting continuous improvement and R&D

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D CAD (any major platform) and a solid understanding of 3D design principles.
• Proven experience designing multi-component products or assemblies.
• Collaborative approach with good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, production and procurement teams.
• Interest in developing both a product and personally.

Responsibilities

• Leading concept generation, product development and detailed mechanical design using Autodesk Inventor.
• Producing 3D models, engineering drawings, GAs, fabrication drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Supporting design reviews, feasibility studies and technical decision-making.
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Operations and Procurement to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Acting as the technical lead on assigned projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Supporting continuous improvement, R&D activities and customer, supplier and site meetings where required.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Multi-component design

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

ATA Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Bradford to own bespoke design projects from enquiry through to final approval, ensuring delivery on time and to specification. You will lead concept generation and detailed mechanical design using Autodesk Inventor, producing 3D models, drawings and BOMs.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations and Procurement to deliver cost-effective solutions and mentor junior engineers while supporting continuous improvement and R&D