Mechanical Design Engineer
CV-LibrarySutton on Hull, City of Kingston upon HullpermanentPosted: 21 July 2026
Apply NowA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in East Yorkshire due to continued growth and increased demand.
This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied position where you will be involved in both design engineering and hands-on production support. You will play a key role in developing structural and mounting solutions whilst working closely with the shop floor and wider engineering team.
Key Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:
* Designing and developing structural mounting solutions, brackets, fixings, and integration systems for vehicle-based products
* Creating manufacturable sheet metal, steel, and aluminium designs using 3D CAD software
* Supporting production teams by resolving assembly and fitment issues on the shop floor
* Improving existing designs to simplify manufacturing and reduce assembly time
* Producing technical drawings, assembly documentation, and installation instructions
* Developing prototype solutions and validating fitment prior to full production release
* Working closely with production and engineering teams to continuously improve products and processes
* Taking concepts and turning them into practical engineering solutions suitable for manufacture
The Person:
* The ideal candidate will have experience within vehicle conversion design, automotive, caravans, motorhomes, specialist vehicles, or similar industries
* Comfortable wearing many hats within engineering, from technical design through to hands-on problem solving
* Experience designing fabricated components, mounting systems, structural parts, or sheet metal assemblies
* Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
* Experience using 3D CAD software
* Comfortable working closely with production teams and supporting builds when required
* Ability to work using own initiative whilst also collaborating well within a team environment
Salary & Benefits:
* Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
* Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm | Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm
* 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Holiday allowance increases with years of service
* Bonus scheme
* BUPA Medical cover
* Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation and excellent staff retention
Varied and hands-on engineering role with genuine long-term progression opportunities
This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied position where you will be involved in both design engineering and hands-on production support. You will play a key role in developing structural and mounting solutions whilst working closely with the shop floor and wider engineering team.
Key Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:
* Designing and developing structural mounting solutions, brackets, fixings, and integration systems for vehicle-based products
* Creating manufacturable sheet metal, steel, and aluminium designs using 3D CAD software
* Supporting production teams by resolving assembly and fitment issues on the shop floor
* Improving existing designs to simplify manufacturing and reduce assembly time
* Producing technical drawings, assembly documentation, and installation instructions
* Developing prototype solutions and validating fitment prior to full production release
* Working closely with production and engineering teams to continuously improve products and processes
* Taking concepts and turning them into practical engineering solutions suitable for manufacture
The Person:
* The ideal candidate will have experience within vehicle conversion design, automotive, caravans, motorhomes, specialist vehicles, or similar industries
* Comfortable wearing many hats within engineering, from technical design through to hands-on problem solving
* Experience designing fabricated components, mounting systems, structural parts, or sheet metal assemblies
* Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
* Experience using 3D CAD software
* Comfortable working closely with production teams and supporting builds when required
* Ability to work using own initiative whilst also collaborating well within a team environment
Salary & Benefits:
* Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
* Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm | Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm
* 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Holiday allowance increases with years of service
* Bonus scheme
* BUPA Medical cover
* Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation and excellent staff retention
Varied and hands-on engineering role with genuine long-term progression opportunities