Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £35,000

KO2 is recruiting for a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established instrumentation manufacturer in Sowerby Bridge. Part of a larger international group, the company designs safety-critical products used across a range of industries worldwide.

Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you'll support the development of new products from concept through to production, gaining exposure to the full product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D CAD designs for instruments and components
• Produce engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation
• Assist with prototype builds, testing, and design validation
• Support investigations into design improvements and manufacturing issues
• Raise Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and update technical documentation
• Work closely with engineering, production, and purchasing teams
• Contribute to cost, feasibility, and design reviews

About You

• Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience using 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor desirable)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Practical mindset with an interest in product design and manufacturing
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £35,000
• 38-hour week with a 12:30pm finish every Friday
• Hands-on involvement in new product development
• Supportive engineering environment with opportunities to learn and develop
• The chance to work on products used around the world

If you're looking to develop your mechanical design career in a company where you'll see your ideas progress from concept to production, we'd love to hear from you.