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Mechanical Design Engineer

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5 months ago
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Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time 

Reports To: Design Manager

Key Interfaces: Senior Leadership, Design, Operations, Controls, Finance, and Project Teams

Package:

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

About the Role
Join a leading innovator in automation solutions, delivering bespoke and configurable automated systems for industries like Industrial, Medical, Automotive, Plastics, and Aerospace. As a Design Engineer, you'll take concepts from idea to reality, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of world-class automated systems.

Main Purpose
Design bespoke machines, systems, and configurable robotic solutions that meet customer specifications while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development:

Conceptualise, design, and detail systems from start to finish.

Produce part lists and organise material orders.

Project Support:

Participate in customer meetings and support project updates.

Monitor budgets and schedules to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Compliance & Quality:

Ensure designs meet ISO 9001, CE/UKCA standards, and internal guidelines.

Create supporting documentation like user manuals and test reports.

System Improvement:

Design pneumatic systems, specify sensors, and optimise design standards.

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in design processes.

About You
You’re a proactive, solutions-focused engineer with a passion for automation. You thrive on turning complex problems into simple, efficient solutions.

What You’ll Need:

Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Engineering.

Experience: Proven experience designing automated systems or similar machinery.

Technical Skills: Proficient in 2D AutoCAD and 3D CAD (e.g., Inventor) with a strong grasp of design principles.

Personal Attributes: Creative problem-solver, detail-driven, able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Communication: Strong communicator, team player, and customer-focused mindset.

If you’re ready to take your design skills to the next level in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you

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