Mechanical Design Engineer, Full-time Permanent, Up to £50,000 DOE Location: North Gloucestershire (between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury)
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and fast-growing automation and engineering business seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and technically skilled engineer with a strong background in bespoke automation machinery design, including complex sub-assemblies,conveyors, and special-purpose machinery.
You’ll be involved from concept through to completion developing innovative mechanical solutions that integrate seamlessly into fully automated systems. Working with a close-knit team of engineers, you’ll design, detail, and deliver projects that genuinely make an impact in modern manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design and develop new and existing components and assemblies for custom automation systems
2. Work from concept to detailed 3D design using Autodesk Inventor
3. Produce Bills of Materials (BoMs) and technical documentation
4. Support site layout design and contribute to project reviews
5. Liaise with suppliers and internal engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle
6. Ensure designs meet performance, quality, and cost requirements
7. Support testing, build, and commissioning stages where required
Essential Skills & Experience:
8. 5+ years’ experience in the design of industrial automation machinery or special-purpose equipment
9. Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor (able to hit the ground running)
10. Proven experience designing bespoke machines, conveyors, or complex sub-assemblies
11. Excellent communication and organisational skills
12. Confident producing design documentation and collaborating cross-functionally
13. Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering preferred
14. Eligible to work and live in the UK
15. Must have own transport (rural site location)
Package & Benefits
16. Salary up to £50,000 DOE
17. Private healthcare (including partner and children) after 3-month probation
18. Contributory pension scheme
19. 21 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
20. Cycle-to-work scheme
21. Spot bonuses for outstanding contributions
22. Collaborative team environment with ongoing development opportunities