At a Glance
- Tasks: Create detailed 2D & 3D designs and manufacturing-ready drawings.
- Company: Join a respected company in critical power generation industries.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on practical design and engineering detail.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on complex engineering products and see your designs come to life.
- Qualifications: 35+ years of mechanical design experience and strong SolidWorks skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on heavy industrial equipment used in critical power generation applications for Nuclear, Oil & Gas industries. This is a role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, producing accurate, manufacturing-ready drawings, not just 3D models, as well as being highly involved in solving real-world engineering problems.
What you'll be doing:
- Creating detailed 2D & 3D designs in SolidWorks
- Producing fully toleranced engineering drawings (GD&T)
- Supporting designs from concept through to manufacture
- Working closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are practical and buildable
- Applying DFM / DFA principles across complex assemblies
- Contributing to design reviews and engineering documentation
What we're looking for:
- 35 years in a mechanical design engineering role
- Strong SolidWorks (or similar CAD) experience
- Confident producing high-quality, manufacturing drawings
- Solid understanding of GD&T and tolerancing principles
- Background in heavy engineering / manufacturing / industrial environments
- Exposure to rotating equipment is a bonus
This role is not FEA-heavy; the focus is on practical design, drawings, and engineering detail.
Why apply?
- Work on complex, real-world engineering products
- Highly visible role with impact across design & manufacturing
- Join a business with strong heritage in critical industrial equipment
- Opportunity to deepen expertise in precision engineering & GD&T
If you're a detail-focused design engineer who enjoys seeing your work go from screen to shop floor, let's talk.
Mechanical Design Engineer in Luton employer: Yoh Solutions Ltd
As a Mechanical Design Engineer at our Luton location, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating innovative solutions for critical power generation applications. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work culture that values detail-oriented engineering and offers hybrid working options, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in precision engineering while contributing to impactful projects in the heavy industrial sector.
