Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary: ?45,000 - ?50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, permanent - Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-14:00 (occasional travel may require flexibility)
Location: Based between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury (own transport required due to rural location)

About the Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team working on the design and development of bespoke automation solutions. You'll be responsible for creating special purpose machinery and turnkey automation systems for industries such as food & beverage and plastic container handling. This role offers the chance to work on innovative, ground-breaking projects that integrate robotics, vision inspection, and advanced automation technologies.
The position is primarily office/factory-based, with occasional travel to customer sites in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the USA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of new and existing products and components
  
• Conceptual and detailed design of automation solutions
  
• Site layout design and system integration
  
• Production of Bills of Materials (BoMs)
  
• Managing projects from concept through to build and customer handover
  
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
  
• Delivering all projects to the highest standards, on time and within scope
  
  Candidate Profile
  You will be:
  
• A degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer or an experienced CAD Draughtsman (minimum 3 years)
  
• Skilled in Autodesk Inventor (or other Autodesk software)
  
• Detail-oriented, inquisitive, and a strong problem solver
  
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a close-knit team
  
• Professional, articulate, and customer-facing
  
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
  Desirable Experience:
  
• Special purpose machinery design
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industries
  
• Experience managing customer-facing projects
  
  What's on Offer
  
• ?45,000 - ?50,000 per annum salary
  
• Spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions
  
• Contributory pension scheme (after probation)
  
• 21 days annual holiday plus statutory holidays (additional days awarded for long service)
  
• Private health insurance (for you and your family, after probation)
  
• Cycle-to-work scheme (after probation)
  
• Opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects with a supportive team
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