Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (Permanent)
Location:

Warrington (with ad-hoc travel to West Midland, manufaturing facilities)
Salary:
Circa £40,000 DOE

Hours:

08:00 – 16:30 (flexible start/finish available)
Holidays: 32 days including bank holidays
Benefits:
Company bonus, Bright Exchange

Contract:

Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

White Label Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing UK engineering manufacturer as they continue to expand their Design and Projects Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys new product development, manufacturing exposure, and project ownership. You’ll be joining a stable, cash-positive business with strong growth plans, offering genuine long-term career development.

The role is primarily based in Warrington, with occasional travel to a secondary site to support projects and production activity.

The Role

This is a hands-on, varied design role where you’ll take responsibility for projects from initial concept through to manufacture, testing, and continuous improvement.

You’ll be involved in:

* New product development and redesign

* Jig, fixture, and assembly design

* Factory expansion and production improvements

* R&D activity and on-site product testing

* Close collaboration with production, fabrication, and technical teams

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support new product development and redesign projects

* Produce 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using Solid Works

* Design jigs, fixtures, and assembly processes

* Take ownership of project delivery and timelines

* Support R&D and on-site testing

* Create BOMs, part codes, and technical documentation

* Develop flat patterns for manufacture

* Carry out CAM programming

* Support marketing materials and product training

* Handle technical enquiries and customer specials

* Work closely with production and fabrication teams to ensure DFM

* Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues

* Support continuous improvement and product performance

Requirements & Skills

* Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

* Minimum 18 months’ experience in a design role within a manufacturing environment

* Solid Works experience is essential

* Sheet metal and fabrication experience is essential

* Experience creating BOMs (SAGE knowledge beneficial)

* Understanding of ISOQMS

* CAM / RADAN experience advantageous

* Knowledge of press brakes and turret punch presses advantageous

* Strong communication skills

* Independent, proactive, and hands-on approach

* Willing to travel to the West Midlands on an ad-hoc basis

What’s on Offer

The role offers involvement in major growth and factory expansion projects, providing exposure to R&D, testing, and full project ownership. You’ll benefit from a clear and realistic career development path within a stable, well-established engineering business with over £12m annual turnover, alongside a company bonus and flexible working hours.

Interested?

If you’d like to apply or have a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch