Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire + Hybrid Work from Home

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK citizens

Our client, a leading technology company in Shipley, is seeking a talented mechanical desing engineer to join their growing multi-disciplinary team. You’ll play a key role in developing mechanical designs for complex electronic products, working closely with experts in electronics, embedded software, and manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of your designs, contribute to cutting-edge UK technology, and work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the full mechanical design lifecycle — from initial concept and 3D modelling to detailed design, documentation, and handover to production.

You’ll design robust, high-quality electronics housings, enclosures, and mechanical assemblies, ensuring they meet mechanical, environmental, and manufacturing requirements.

You’ll collaborate with electronics, firmware, and production engineers to deliver innovative, reliable solutions for demanding applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks CAD software.
• Develop mechanical housings and enclosures for electronic systems.
• Carry out mechanical stress-strain and thermal simulations using finite element modelling software
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electronic designs.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design verification.
• Produce high-quality documentation to support design reviews and production release.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in an electronics product environment.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD (or similar).
• Hands-on build of prototype units to verify and refine designs
• Experience designing enclosures or housings for electronic assemblies.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK citizens and either:

• Already hold SC (Security Check) clearance, or
• Be eligible and willing to obtain SC clearance.

If you’re a proactive Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge in a cutting-edge environment, this could be the role for you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV, or contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information.