Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary/Rate:£30,000 - £37,000
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Leeds
County:West Yorkshire
Engineering Discipline:Design Engineers
Sector:Special Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Job ref:SW0094
Post Date:February 15, 2026
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About the Role

Mechanical Design Engineer

Machinery Manufacturing | South Leeds, West Yorkshire
£30,000 – £37,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Permanent | 1pm Finish on Friday

Are you a motivated Design Engineer looking to develop your career within machinery manufacturing? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established machinery manufacturing business in South Leeds, West Yorkshire, offering long-term stability and progression.

This Design Engineer role is a permanent position and is suited to someone with a couple of years’ mechanical design experience who enjoys producing detailed drawings and supporting the delivery of engineered machinery solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 2D CAD / Drafting: As a Design Engineer, you will produce accurate 2D CAD drawings and detailed manufacturing documentation.
  • Turning Designs into Manufacturing Drawings: Convert design concepts into clear, practical manufacturing drawings.
  • Detailing: Ensure all drawings are fully detailed, dimensioned, and suitable for manufacture.
  • 3D CAD Support (Advantageous): Support 3D CAD design activities where required; experience with 3D CAD software would be beneficial for this Design Engineer position.

Key Requirements:

  • A couple of years’ experience in a mechanical Design Engineer role or relevant mechanical design experience.
  • Strong 2D CAD drafting skills and a solid understanding of manufacturing drawings.
  • Exposure to 3D CAD software is an advantage but not essential.
  • High attention to detail and a practical, manufacturing-focused mindset.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and production teams.

Why Join?

  • Permanent Design Engineer position within a respected machinery manufacturing business.
  • Excellent opportunity to develop your career as a Design Engineer.
  • Supportive engineering team with scope to grow both 2D and 3D CAD skills.
  • Salary of £30K – £37K, dependent on experience.
  • 1pm Finish on Friday’s

If you’re looking for a permanent Design Engineer role in Leeds within machinery manufacturing, we’d be keen to hear from you.  Apply Today.

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