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Mechanical Design Engineer – West Yorkshire – Special Purpose Machinery

Samuel Frank Associates

West Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team in West Yorkshire. This role involves designing bespoke automated machinery, managing projects from start to finish, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. With a focus on innovation and solutions, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth. The position is office-based, with a supportive culture that encourages creativity and collaboration. If you're passionate about mechanical design and want to make an impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Overtime pay
Annual bonus
Holiday buyback scheme
Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in mechanical design and development of machinery.
  • Ability to manage projects from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop bespoke special purpose machinery.
  • Ensure compliance with standards like CE marking.

Skills

Mechanical Design
Project Management
Innovative Problem Solving
Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor
SolidWorks
AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – West Yorkshire – Special Purpose Machinery

Location: West Yorkshire

Type: Permanent

Salary: £45-60k + overtime + annual bonus + holiday buyback scheme

Company Overview: A forward-thinking company designing a wide variety of complex bespoke automated machinery, offering opportunities for progression and growth.

Job Overview: Samuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a successful, bespoke, special purpose machine manufacturer based in West Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Competent in technical aspects of mechanical design and development of special purpose machinery.
  • Innovative and solutions-driven, often working autonomously.
  • Run projects from start to finish, designing entire machines while adhering to standards such as CE marking.
  • Experience in a multi-skilled environment, with knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components.
  • Proficient in both 2D & 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
  • Provide a high level of commercial awareness to ensure cost-effective design solutions and manage design changes according to standard operating procedures.
  • Office-based role – 37.5 hours per week with an early finish on Fridays.
  • Potential to work from a satellite office located in Somerset after a bedding-in period in West Yorkshire.

Company Culture: The company values innovation and is known for designing special purpose machinery for a wide range of sectors and applications from scratch. It offers a unique environment for passionate Mechanical Design Engineers with existing skills in this area.

Commuting: The role is easily commutable from most of West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, and Barnsley.

If this sounds like you, please apply, and we can arrange a convenient time to discuss further.

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