Job role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Lincolnshire (On-site)
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: £52,000pa dependent on experience
Rise10 Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a highly innovative automation solutions provider to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
Due to continued growth and project demand, they are seeking an experienced design engineer ready to step into a hands-on leadership role, driving both technical excellence and team development.
The Role:
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take full ownership of the mechanical design lifecycle — from initial concept through to production. You'll lead a small team, oversee design quality, and play a key role in delivering complex automation projects.
This is a highly collaborative position, working closely with project managers, production teams, and customers, while also mentoring junior engineers and shaping best practices within the design function.
Key Responsibilities:
Design Leadership
* Lead end-to-end mechanical design from concept to production-ready output
* Chair design reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders
* Allocate and review work across the design team
* Mentor and develop junior engineers
* Maintain and improve drawing office standards
Project Delivery
* Interpret technical specifications and project scope
* Manage multiple projects against timelines and budgets
* Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and production teams
Mechanical Design
* Design robotic cells, conveyors, feeders, and end-of-arm tooling
* Specify robots and associated equipment
* Perform mechanical calculations (motors, gearboxes, shafts, etc.)
* Produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings for bespoke machinery
Support & Commissioning
- Assist with build, testing, and troubleshooting- Provide on-site support during installation when required
Skills & Experience Required:
* Strong experience with 3D CAD software (Onshape and/or SolidWorks)
* Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD
* Solid understanding of BS308 drafting standards
* Knowledge of EU Machinery Directive and safety standards
* Experience designing robotic cells and automation systems
* Strong understanding of mechanical components, materials, and fabrication processes
* Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams
* Confident communicator with the ability to engage customers
Qualifications:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a recognised apprenticeship
* Minimum 8 years' experience in mechanical design, ideally within automation or a similar industry
* Previous leadership or mentoring experience is highly desirable
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to step into a genuine leadership role
* Work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects
* Be part of a growing, forward-thinking engineering environment
* Exclusive role managed by Rise10 Recruitment