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.