An established engineering business specialising in automation and robotic solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join it's growing design team. The company designs and manufactures special purpose machinery across multiple sectors, including automotive, medical, healthcare, and plastics.
This is a senior, hands-on design role with responsibility for leading projects from concept through to customer handover, working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and commercially viable solutions.
The Role:
Lead mechanical design projects from order acceptance to installation and handover
Own the design, detailing, and delivery of complex special purpose machinery
Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Ensure projects are delivered to plan, on time, and within budget
Provide technical leadership to engineers, fitters, and electricians
Key Responsibilities:
Attend project handovers and commit to delivery plans and budgets
Produce and review mechanical designs using 3D CAD
Lead design reviews and obtain customer design approval
Produce accurate BOMs and manage supplier negotiations
Support electrical design and build phases
Compile technical documentation including risk assessments, manuals, and construction files
Lead site installation and commissioning support
Conduct machine risk assessments and ensure compliance with relevant standards and directives
Support warranty issues and continuous improvement initiatives
Candidate Profile:
Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar
7–10 years’ experience in mechanical design, ideally within automation or special purpose machinery
Expert user of 3D CAD (Solid Edge preferred; SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo also considered)
Strong understanding of machine safety, CE marking, and relevant standards
Commercially aware, self-motivated, and solution-focused
Strong communication skills and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Willing to travel within the UK and overseas when required
Why Join This Team?
Ongoing training and professional development
Competitive benefits package
Supportive, welcoming, and diverse working environment
Clear opportunities for career progression
If you are an experienced mechanical design professional looking to lead complex automation projects within a stable, growing engineering business, we would like to hear from you