Design Engineer

Our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automated equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking projects from concept through to manufacture while working on innovative automation solutions.

As a Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing bespoke machinery and automation systems, ensuring designs are practical, cost-effective and manufacturable.

Working closely with production, electrical engineers and customers, you'll support projects from initial concept through to commissioning.

• Design bespoke mechanical equipment and automated machinery using 3D CAD.
• Produce manufacturing drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.
• Design assemblies incorporating motors, sensors, actuators and drives.
• Liaise with electrical and controls engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Support projects from concept through manufacture and installation.
• Attend design reviews and provide technical support where required.
• Work closely with production to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Identify opportunities for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards.

We're looking for an engineer with a strong mechanical design background and exposure to automation equipment.

• Previous experience as a Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer.
• Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar).
• Experience designing machinery or special purpose equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

• Experience with automation equipment.
• Understanding of sensors, actuators, pneumatic systems and drives.
• Exposure to servo motors and motion control.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery (programming not essential).
• Experience supporting machinery through installation or commissioning.

• Salary up to £40,000
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Varied project work
• Long-term career progression
• Supportive engineering environment