Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, develop your engineering knowledge and see your designs come to life?

We're working with an established engineering business in North Yorkshire that designs and manufactures specialist mechanical equipment for demanding operating environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary engineering team, contributing to both new product development and improvements to existing designs.

Whether you're developing your mechanical design career or already have a strong technical foundation, this role offers the opportunity to build your knowledge, take on varied engineering challenges and work closely with manufacturing teams.

What's in it for you?
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Overtime paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday and double time on Sundays, after 37 hours worked

5% salary sacrifice pension arrangement

Private healthcare

Life assurance worth twice your basic annual salary

37-hour working week with flexible working hours available

Opportunities to develop specialist engineering knowledge and technical skills

Varied design projects working alongside experienced engineering professionals

What you'll be doing

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll support the design, development and improvement of specialist mechanical equipment, working alongside other engineers and production teams to deliver practical, reliable solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing mechanical designs, detailed CAD drawings, engineering specifications and supporting documentation

Carrying out engineering calculations and supporting structural analysis to validate designs

Working on new product development and modifications to existing equipment

Supporting the selection of materials, components and manufacturing processes

Collaborating with production and assembly teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure designs can be manufactured effectively

Preparing technical documentation, including operating and maintenance information

Supporting engineering projects through design, manufacture, testing and delivery

Contributing to design improvements, technical problem-solving and continuous improvement activities

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from Mechanical Design Engine...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Pickering

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English