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Mechanical Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment LtdUK, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 May 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£42k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in East Yorkshire due to continued growth and increased demand. This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied position where you will be involved in both design engineering and hands-on production support.

You will play a key role in developing structural and mounting solutions whilst working closely with the shop floor and wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities would include but are not limited to: * Designing and developing structural mounting solutions, brackets, fixings, and integration systems for vehicle-based products * Creating manufacturable sheet metal, steel, and aluminium designs using 3D CAD software * Supporting production teams by resolving assembly and fitment issues on the shop floor * Improving existing designs to simplify manufacturing and reduce assembly time * Producing technical drawings, assembly documentation, and installation instructions * Developing prototype solutions and validating fitment prior to full production release * Working closely with production and engineering teams to continuously improve products and processes * Taking concepts and turning them into practical engineering solutions suitable for manufacture The Person: * The ideal candidate will have experience within vehicle conversion design, automotive, caravans, motorhomes, specialist vehicles, or similar industries * Comfortable wearing many hats within engineering, from technical design through to hands-on problem solving * Experience designing fabricated components, mounting systems, structural parts, or sheet metal assemblies * Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes * Experience using 3D CAD software * Comfortable working closely with production teams and supporting builds when required * Ability to work using own initiative whilst also collaborating well within a team environment Salary & Benefits: * Salary up to £42,000 depending on experience * Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm | Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm * 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays * Holiday allowance increases with years of service * Bonus scheme * BUPA Medical cover * Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation and excellent staff retention Varied and hands-on engineering role with genuine long-term progression opportunities

Skills

CAD
Mechanical Design

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