Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: £40k to £45k

Based: Bradford

Are you a talented Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys turning concepts into fully functioning machinery? We're looking for an experienced engineer to join a growing team designing cutting-edge food processing equipment from concept through to manufacture.

What You'll Be Doing

* Designing bespoke food manufacturing equipment using SolidWorks 3D CAD

* Developing and testing prototypes to ensure performance, reliability and safety

* Producing detailed engineering documentation including:

- 2D Engineering Drawings

- Assembly Drawings

- Bills of Materials (BOMs)

- Customer Procurement Drawings

* Collaborating with Manufacturing, Fabrication, Operations and Project Management teams

* Supporting production and resolving technical design challenges

* Managing engineering changes and maintaining accurate documentation

* Conducting design-to-cost calculations and technical analysis

* Contributing to new product development and continuous improvement projects

* Occasionally visiting customers to provide technical support, presentations and fault-finding assistance

What We're Looking For (ESSENTIAL)

* 5+ years' experience in Mechanical Design Engineering

* Strong SolidWorks and CAD experience

* Experience taking products from concept, prototype and testing through to manufacture

* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

* Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments

* Competent user of Microsoft Office

Desirable Experience

* Food processing or food manufacturing machinery

* Stainless steel fabrication

* Conveyor systems

* Motor drives and inverters

* Design for Manufacture (DFM)

* Cost estimation and value engineering

You'll Thrive In This Role If You Have Experience In:

* Special Purpose Machinery

* Food Processing Equipment

* Automation Systems

* Industrial Machinery

* Bespoke Mechanical Equipment Design

Why Apply?

- Work on innovative machinery projects from concept to production

- Be involved in the full product development lifecycle

- Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing teams

- Play a key role in developing new products and improving existing designs

- See your designs become real-world solutions used by customers across the industry

If you're passionate about mechanical design and enjoy creating practical engineering solutions that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed