Mechanical Design Engineer
CV-LibraryBradford, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 30 June 2026
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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
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