Job Title: Design Engineer
đź“Ť East Yorkshire
đź’¸ Competitive Salary + Bonus
🕒 Monday to Thursday 8am–5pm, Friday finish 2–2:30pm
đź“… 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Flexi Hours | In-House Training
Are you a Design Engineer with a background in mechanical design and a passion for bespoke machinery? This is your chance to join a well-established international manufacturer.
About the Company
With multiple global offices and UK sites, this business supplies innovative capital equipment to the labelling and packaging industry. They design and manufacture custom-built machinery, with a huge focus on quality, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships. Staff retention is genuinely exceptional – many have been there 20–30 years.
You’ll be joining a large mechanical design department, split into smaller specialist teams, where you'll collaborate closely with sales, production and R&D.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing modules and components using 3D CAD software (steel structures, machined parts, sheet metal for guarding)
* Creating layout assemblies, BOMs, 2D/3D drawings, and supporting documentation
* Liaising with the sales team to interpret customer requirements
* Working closely with production to solve design/manufacturing issues
* Supporting design for manufacture & assembly (DFMA)
* Producing drawings to support safety and compliance
* Participating in design reviews and continuous improvement projects
* Occasional site visits and involvement in bespoke designs
What You’ll Need
* 2–5 years of experience as a Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer
* A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (HNC or above)
* Strong skills in 3D CAD – ideally SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Solidedge, etc
* Understanding of fabrications, assemblies, and production-friendly design
* A team player mindset with solid communication and organisational skills
* Bonus if you’ve worked with special purpose machinery or automation systems
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary up to ÂŁ45,000 depending on experience
* Company bonus scheme based on business performance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Flexible start and finish times
* Early finish Fridays
* On-site training and support
* Long-term progression in a stable, growing company