Design Engineer

Our client is a long-established, globally respected engineering business that designs and manufactures high-speed machinery for the metal packaging industry. From their Shipley site, they supply and support sophisticated equipment used by manufacturers across the world, and they’re now branching into something brand new. This role sits within a newly formed division focused on vending technology. The business is taking three initial designs from their current form through to mass production, and they need a talented Design Engineer to help make that happen. You’ll be joining a small, multidisciplinary team at the very start of the journey, which means this isn’t a case of tweaking someone else’s legacy drawings. You’ll have a genuine opportunity to put your own stamp on the designs, shape how the products evolve, and see your work go from CAD model to prototype to production line. If you’re a mechanical design engineer who loves sheet metal, enjoys solving real-world manufacturing problems, and wants to be part of building something from the ground up, this could be a brilliant next step. What you’ll be doing Modifying and improving existing designs to meet safety compliance, manufacturability, usability and cost targets Creating and developing mechanical component designs, with a strong focus on sheet metalwork Producing 3D CAD models (SolidWorks, Siemens NX or similar) and accurate 2D manufacturing drawings and technical documentation Applying Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly principles to get the machines ready for high-volume production Supporting prototype builds, product trials and design validation Working closely with Electrical Engineering colleagues to integrate sensors, PCBs and other electromechanical devices Working within project budgets and spotting opportunities to bring costs down What we’re looking for A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Hands-on experience designing sheet metal components and assemblies A background in a high-volume production environment, with a solid understanding of DFM and DFA Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally SolidWorks or Siemens NX, plus experience producing 2D manufacturing drawings Experience supporting prototype builds and design verification trials An understanding of electromechanical systems and confidence working alongside electrical engineers A proactive, practical problem-solver who takes ownership and enjoys finding better, smarter, more cost-effective ways of doing things A clear communicator who works well as part of a close-knit project team The package Circa £43,000 basic salary Annual bonus of up to 15% BUPA private healthcare Health cash plan Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance scheme Flexible start and finish times It’s rare to join a market-leading engineering business at the very beginning of a new venture, with the freedom to influence the product and the backing of a global group behind you. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your full CV online or contact Jess Heywood at Cubed Talent for more information and a confidential chat.

Location: Site-based across Euroway Estate (Bradford) and Dewsbury, with occasional visits to Cubed HQ at Salts Mill, Saltaire Salary: Up to £15.50 per hour (£32,240 annualised), depending on experience, plus team Performance Related Pay Contract: Fixed Term Contract up to 12 months, with strong potential to go permanent About the opportunity Cubed Talent is the principal recruitment partner to one of the UK’s largest, best-known and most successful multi-disciplinary engineering, M&E and technical services businesses. Following growth in core demand and the award of a major new contract, our client needs high volumes of skilled people across two manufacturing facilities in West Yorkshire, and we’re creating a brand-new role to make it happen. As our Onsite Colleague Co-ordinator, you’ll be the face of Cubed on the shop floor. You’ll be the person new starters meet on day one, the person client stakeholders turn to, and the person who makes sure the right colleagues are in the right place at the right time. What you’ll be doing Supplying colleagues to both manufacturing facilities in line with vacancy demand Organising and running factory tours for applicants and potential candidates (full checklist and guidance provided) Supporting the assessment and selection process, including practical hands-on tasks, scenario and competency-based questions, and culture fit Welcoming every new starter on their first day Delivering the Cubed candidate storyboard to prospective candidates Updating and maintaining management information for both the client and Cubed Carrying out Level 1 return-to-work and performance improvement processes, with escalation routes to Cubed management Being a visible, in-person presence on site for colleagues and client contacts alike, keeping service and engagement levels high What we’re looking for Significant hands-on experience in mechanical or assembly-based manufacturing operations M&E or engineering background would be advantageous, but isn’t essential Supervisory or team leader experience would be a bonus, but isn’t essential Naturally organised, an effective communicator, calm and diplomatic A professional image and demeanour Confident with technology and keen to learn remote and multi-site working tools such as online meetings, content sharing and document management Own car and a clean driving licence What’s in it for you Up to £15.50 per hour (£32,240 annualised) depending on experience Share of team Performance Related Pay, driven by key service delivery metrics Enhanced annual leave Laptop and mobile phone Travel expenses A comprehensive, professional training and development plan, plus on-the-job coaching and support Why fixed term? This role has been created specifically to meet high-volume labour demand across two sites. It’s offered initially as a Fixed Term Contract of up to 12 months, but depending on volumes, timeframes, delivery of objectives and your own performance, there’s a strong possibility it will become permanent. If you know manufacturing, love people and want to be at the heart of a high-profile recruitment partnership, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with Jess Heywood at Cubed Talent for a confidential chat.

Join one of the world’s most technically respected names in the design and manufacture of specialist industrial machinery - and be part of something brand new from day one. With decades of engineering heritage, a global customer base and facilities in West Yorkshire, the USA and Asia, this business has launched a dedicated new division designing and manufacturing vending technologies. As Manufacturing Engineer within this new team, you will play a key role in setting up a brand new assembly line from the ground up. That runs from designing new equipment and systems through to supporting new product introduction and championing change management. You will work cross-functionally across production, CI, maintenance and R&D, supported by a Senior Manufacturing Engineer throughout project phases. This is a rare chance to shape a new operation rather than inherit one, in a technically stimulating environment with real variety and real purpose. Compensation & Benefits Salary: £40,676 per annum Annual Bonus: Up to £2,200 (non-contractual) Healthcare: Health Cash Plan Annual Leave: 33 days Pension: Enhanced Pension Scheme Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times Location: Working across both Shipley and Leeds sites What You’ll Be Doing Designing new systems, equipment and processes to support new product introduction across all operational areas Working cross-functionally from initial product conception through to full production and industrialisation Supporting Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) development meetings Supporting the review and tender stages for new capital equipment, helping to define technical specifications Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to support live projects Supporting PFMEA development and updates in line with process changes Owning the ECR/ECN change management process for projects Liaising with R&D to ensure new products can be assembled with the correct equipment and processes in place Evaluating and improving manufacturing processes with a focus on quality, efficiency and speed Embracing SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) across all projects What We’re Looking For Qualifications & Knowledge HND or Foundation Degree in Manufacturing Engineering (ideally working towards a full degree) Understanding of metalworking processes and assembly operations Working knowledge of Engineering and Manufacturing BOMs (eBOM/mBOM) Understanding of no fault forward by design principles Experience Experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment, including fixtures and poke yoke Experience commissioning new operations and working as part of project teams Skills & Attributes Proficient in CAD (2D and 3D) - AutoCAD and Siemens NX preferred Strong problem-solving ability Good time management across concurrent tasks and projects Clear communicator with a collaborative, team-focused approach Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset How to Apply To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Jess at Cubed Talent on 01274 599354. We would love to hear from engineering professionals ready for their next step.

Our client is a Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation and sustainable development. They have an opening for an environmental and facilities labourer to join their team on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. The purpose of the job role is to ensure the waste streams and material movement internally and externally across the site are controlled and managed. In a safe manner. To help and support stores with the delivery / scanning of parts to build bays and collecting and returning empty Boxes / trollies and pallets to designated areas. To support Tool stores as and when required. To ensure the outside of the factory is tidy and presentable. Salary: £29,750 per annum Shift: Staggered day shift - starting between 6am and 8am and finishing between 2pm and 4pm. Contract: 12 month fixed term contract - with potential extension/convert to permanent Previous experience in a similar role and a valid counterbalance FLT licence (verified by RTITB, ITSSAR or BRITTOP) is essential for this role. Please apply online with your full CV for consideration.