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We’ll find jobs that fit Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Design Engineer (Aerospace) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bradford (BD1), BD1 £55000 - £65000 per annum + + Training on CAD Packages + Progression 1 day ago Design Engineer Morson Edge Crosland Moor, Huddersfield (HD4) Market related 2 days ago Stress and Performance Engineer Morson Edge Crosland Moor, Huddersfield (HD4), HD4 5DD Market related 1 week ago Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Certain Advantage Big Valley, Huddersfield (HD1), HD1 3UB £60000 - £70000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Design Engineer Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Wakefield (WF1), WF1 £45000 - £60000 per annum 1 day ago Mechanical Design Engineer (Cradle to Grave Projects) MDE Consultants Ltd Shipley (BD18) From £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + Technical Development 2 weeks ago Senior Mechanical Engineer Certain Advantage Big Valley, Huddersfield (HD1), HD1 3UB £55000 per annum 2 weeks ago Design Engineer (Machine Tools) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Keighley (BD20), BD20 £55000 - £65000 per annum + + 36 Days Holiday + Overtime 4 weeks ago Mechanical Design Engineer Key Appointments UK Ltd Providence Place, Cleckheaton (BD19), BD19 3QW £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience 3 weeks ago Design Engineer (Training/Progression) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Keighley (BD20), BD20 £55000 - £65000 per annum + + Training + Progression + Company Bonus 3 weeks ago Lead Manufacturing Engineer Morson Edge Crosland Moor, Huddersfield (HD4) Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 2 days ago Market related Apply Save Lead Manufacturing Engineer Morson Edge Apply Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Defence Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Morson Edge is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established defence engineering business in Huddersfield. This is an opportunity to take technical ownership of complex mechanical design projects, working on high-integrity gearboxes, geared transmission systems and precision-engineered assemblies for demanding defence applications. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical design activities across gearbox and power transmission projects. Develop new designs and re-engineer existing systems for specialist applications. Produce and review detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and technical documentation. Provide technical guidance to design engineers and support engineering design reviews. Oversee design calculations, tolerancing, materials selection and engineering change control. Work closely with manufacturing, analysis, production engineering and supply chain teams. Support gearbox testing, design verification, DFMEA and continuous improvement. Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer specifications, quality standards and project deadlines. Skills & Experience Strong mechanical design engineering background within precision engineering, rotating equipment, heavy engineering or similar industries. Proven experience taking technical ownership of complex engineering design projects. Advanced 2D/3D CAD capability, ideally Solid Edge. Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturing processes, materials and mechanical design principles. Experience designing gearboxes, geared transmissions or mechanical power transmission systems would be highly advantageous. Ability to review technical drawings, mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities. Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. The Opportunity You'll play a leading technical role within an established engineering team, contributing to specialist defence programmes involving complex mechanical systems and high-integrity engineering. The position offers significant technical responsibility, challenging design work and the opportunity to influence engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture. Applicants must meet applicable security clearance and export control requirements. Apply Send your latest CV or contact William Shaw at Morson Edge for a confidential discussion. Email: Telephone: 0161 511 9660 Apply Morson Edge HR Services, Recruitment & Selection 338 Jobs Similar Lead Manufacturing Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Design Engineer (Aerospace) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bradford (BD1), BD1 £55000 - £65000 per annum + + Training on CAD Packages + Progression 1 day ago Design Engineer Morson Edge Crosland Moor, Huddersfield (HD4) Market related 2 days ago Stress and Performance Engineer Morson Edge Crosland Moor, Huddersfield (HD4), HD4 5DD Market related 1 week ago Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Certain Advantage Big Valley, Huddersfield (HD1), HD1 3UB £60000 - £70000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Design Engineer Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Wakefield (WF1), WF1 £45000 - £60000 per annum 1 day ago Mechanical Design Engineer (Cradle to Grave Projects) MDE Consultants Ltd Shipley (BD18) From £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + Technical Development 2 weeks ago Senior Mechanical Engineer Certain Advantage Big Valley, Huddersfield (HD1), HD1 3UB £55000 per annum 2 weeks ago Design Engineer (Machine Tools) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Keighley (BD20), BD20 £55000 - £65000 per annum + + 36 Days Holiday + Overtime 4 weeks ago Mechanical Design Engineer Key Appointments UK Ltd Providence Place, Cleckheaton (BD19), BD19 3QW £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience 3 weeks ago Design Engineer (Training/Progression) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Keighley (BD20), BD20 £55000 - £65000 per annum + + Training + Progression + Company Bonus 3 weeks ago Lead Manufacturing Engineer jobs Lead Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Huddersfield Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Huddersfield Management jobs Management jobs in Huddersfield Jobs in Huddersfield Rolling Stock Engineer jobs M&E Engineer jobs Tooling Engineer jobs Manufacturing Engineer Contract jobs Fabrication Engineer jobs Lead Design Engineer jobs Fabrication Supervisor jobs Entry Level Mechanical Engineer jobs Manufacturing jobs Manufacturing Engineering jobs Manufacturing Engineer jobs Fabrication jobs Additive Manufacturing jobs Materials Engineer jobs Lead Engineer jobs Senior Engineer Manufacturing jobs Get hired. 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