Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Edenthorpe

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our expanding team. If you are passionate about designing small to medium-sized fabrications and sheet metal structures, this could be the perfect role for you. You'll work closely with our manufacturing and engineering teams to turn client specifications into precise, manufacturable designs.

What We're Looking For In A Mechanical Design Engineer:

Experience in Solid Works (solid modeling, sheet metal, and PDM)
AutoCAD 2D & 3D experience
Mechanical engineering understanding
Experience designing small to medium fabrications and sheet metal structures
Ability to translate customer specifications into full manufacturing drawings
Mechanical engineering qualifications are desirable, CAM knowledge is a bonus but not essential

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer:

Take ownership of CAD aspects of assigned projects, delivering drawings and information to deadlines
Design, develop, and prototype new products following company Product Development Process (PDP)
Produce supporting documentation, manuals, and drawings
Attend project launch meetings and interpret client requirements
Liaise with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective
Provide technical support to customers as required
Ensure all designs meet bodybuilder guidelines and current legislation
Promote continuous improvement in design and process
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mechanical design

Ideal Candidate:
You could be a CAD Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or CAD Engineer with a strong passion for delivering high-quality designs. You'll be someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with a hands-on team, and seeing your designs come to life in production.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Competitive salary: £27,000 - £37,000 depending on experience
Career progression opportunities
5.6 weeks holiday (plus the opportunity to earn 3 extra days over your first three years)
Early finish on Fridays
24/7 Employee Assistance Program for life's challenges
Health cash plan funded by the company after probation
Free on-site parking and flu jabs
Dynamic, supportive, and growing work environment

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration for the Mechanical Design Engineer, or call Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment