Design Engineer

DESIGN ENGINEER

We are recruiting for an experienced Design Engineer to work for our client who are in Mirfield, West Yorkshire.

THE DUTIES OF A DESIGN ENGINEER:

* Lead the full life cycle design of clean room environment products, including stainless steel precision fabricated parts, assemblies, process equipment, high quality products.

* Produce detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications using Inventor, or equivalent CAD systems.

* Apply advanced knowledge of stainless-steel sheet metal processes, welding methods and surface finishes.

* Ensure designs are cost-effective, manufacturable, and optimised for fabrication, assembly, and future maintenance.

* Work closely with manufacturing, fabrication and supply chain to ensure design intent is achievable and efficient.

* Liaise with customers, project managers, and sales engineers to translate requirements into robust engineering solutions.

* Attend factory acceptance tests, site meetings, and installation reviews where necessary.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES &

SKILLS:

* Essential 7+ years of mechanical design experience, with at least 3–5 years focused on stainless steel product development.

* Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

* Expert CAD skills (Inventor strongly preferred).

* Strong understanding of stainless-steel fabrication, sheet metal design, GD&T, and material properties.

* Demonstrated capability in engineering calculations and design validation.

* Experience creating detailed drawings and documentation suitable for manufacturing.

Desirable

* Experience with in pharmaceutical, clean room, biotech, food processing, or high-purity manufacturing environments.

* Project management exposure or formal training (Prince2, PMP, Agile).

Key Competencies

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

* Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

* High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

* Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

* Innovative thinking with a continuous improvement mindset.

THE

HOURS:

Permanent, Full Time 40 hours per week

THE PAY:

The annual pay rate is £45K-£55K depending on experience

End of year bonus - Discretionary

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