Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: North Manchester
Salary: £35,000 – £48,000 (DOE) + 28 Days Holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
White Label Recruitment is working in partnership with a market-leading manufacturer of bespoke material handling machinery, to find a Mechanical Design Engineer who can bring both experience and fresh thinking to an expanding design team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing company offering bespoke design work across a wide range of equipment including chain conveyors, platforms, hoppers, and structural machinery. All projects are built from established module libraries, meaning there's minimal need for overengineering – it’s about applying your practical experience to deliver smart, efficient solutions.
💡 Why this role?
* All designs are tailored to customer needs – no two jobs are the same
* Minimal travel – occasional site visits to measure up, but typically handled by others
* Be part of a collaborative team with long-term progression opportunities
* A business that values design efficiency, not reinvention
🔧 What you'll be doing:
* Creating cradle-to-grave designs in SolidWorks (or Inventor)
* Using pre-existing libraries to configure systems – no need to design moving parts from scratch
* Designing structural equipment and assemblies (sheet metal, platforms, hoppers etc.)
* Producing 2D and 3D drawings, ensuring compliance with industry standards
* Collaborating with suppliers to specify motors and optimise solutions
* Contributing to design improvements that reduce cost and lead times
✅ Essential Requirements:
* 3–5+ years' industry experience in mechanical design
* Strong in SolidWorks or Inventor
* Experience designing structural equipment (e.g., frames, supports, platforms)
* Confident with sheet metal design
* Familiar with Office 365 tools
* Willing to travel for occasional UK site visits
🌟 Desirable Extras:
* 5+ years' experience in a similar role
* SolidWorks experience using design libraries
* Exposure to bespoke machinery or material handling equipment
* Experience using a PDM system
If you're a practical, solutions-focused Design Engineer who enjoys working on varied projects without unnecessary complexity, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
📩 Apply today for immediate consideration, or get in touch with Stephanie Cash, 07773110411 at White Label Recruitment for a confidential chat.