Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: East Midlands – commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.
Salary: approximately GBP45k plus benefits.
Our client has almost half a century of expertise in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems across a diverse range of industries. They are regarded by many as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the UK and are now recruiting an experienced Lead/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team and deliver innovative special‑purpose automation machinery projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, detail, and deliver special purpose machine projects from order acceptance to customer hand‑over.
* Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and team members to meet overall project requirements.
* Perform mechanical design and detailing using 3D CAD within the project plan time frames.
* Arrange Design Reviews to ensure designs are robust, reliable, design‑for‑assembly, and meet or exceed budgetary constraints.
* Obtain Design Pass‑Off from the customer on time and in accordance with the project plan.
* Produce BOMs on time and within budget, and negotiate with external suppliers to secure cost‑efficient materials.
* Assist the electrical design process through clear, effective communication during the mechanical design phase.
* Compile build folders and communicate build details to machine‑tool fitters for an efficient build process.
* Provide direction and support to fitters, electricians and other engineers as required.
* Visit customer sites to understand requirements and obtain necessary measurements.
* Assess and improve design concepts with the team at the sales quotation stage to reduce risks, costs and lead times.
* Secure all parts, samples and drawings in advance, and verify the accuracy of design work produced by other designers.
* Conduct project reviews with customers periodically and report status, maintaining a comprehensive Technical Construction File (TCF) that includes manuals, risk assessments, mechanical parts lists and drawings.
* Carry out machine risk assessments to meet Machinery Directive requirements and lead projects during the development and installation phases, ensuring compliance with safety rules and policies.
Seniority & Employment
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industry: Advertising Services
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