Mechanical Design Engineer...

Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited
Pontefract
1 month ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer£45,000-£50,000 + Great Benefits PackagePontefractMonday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week, Early Finish Fridays

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a successful, growing company in a role offering variety and a technical challenge? Are you looking for an opportunity to work on bespoke projects with customers across energy, oil and gas, power industries and more?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business as part of a collaborative design team. You will play a key role in delivering mechanical design solutions across multiple projects, taking part in internal and external design reviews and supporting projects from concept through to installation and commissioning.

The business operates within industrial and energy related sectors, delivering engineered solutions to a wide range of customers. You will work closely with suppliers, fabricators, and internal stakeholders, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

This is a stable, office-based role offering excellent work-life balance, early Friday finishes, and a strong benefits package, within a supportive and professional engineering environment.

This role would suit a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer looking for long-term stability, technical variety, and opportunities to develop within an established engineering team.

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The Role:Mechanical Design EngineerWorking on bespoke projects3D Mechanical Design & Manufacturing DrawingsOffice based role

The Candidate:Mechanical Design ExperienceCommutable to South KirkbyExperience in Mechanical Fabrication / Power / Industrial Engineering IndustriesStrong 3D CAD Skills (SolidWorks preferred, AutoCAD advantageous)

Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

Mechanical Design | Mechanical Engineer | CAD Engineer | SolidWorks | AutoCAD | Fabrication | Sheet Metal | Structural | Energy | Power | Industrial | Manufacturing | Yorkshire | South Yorkshire |

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