Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company designs and manufactures specialist equipment, seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for their Wakefield location. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in CAD design, strong mechanical engineering principles, and expertise in 3D CAD software. This permanent role involves product design, development, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar CAD Design / Mechanical Development position.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Strong theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design using CAD and produce technical drawings.
• Reverse engineering, product development, testing, and prototyping.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.

Skills

CAD Design

Mechanical Development

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Wakefield

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Role: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Dorset

Term: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment and precision parts. They are looking to hire a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Dorset on a permanent basis.

Attributes of the ideal candidate:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar CAD Design / Mechanical Development position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of machinery, robotics, rotating equipment, and precision components
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.
• Strong theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a small multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities:

• Design using CAD and produce technical drawings
• Reverse engineering, product development, testing, and prototyping
• Liaise with manufacturing providers
• Involvement in final assembly of products
• Create documentation for design and project reports/plans
• Update 3D models and drawings
• Input parts into the MRP system and create BOMs
• Review drawings for sign-off
• Work within a small multidisciplinary team on various projects

If interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.