Mechanical Design Engineer

Tait Francis

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6 months ago

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Mechanical Design Engineer
£45,000 - £50,000 + Private Healthcare + Bonus + Benefits
Commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and surrounding areas

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery, automation, or bespoke systems looking for an exciting role with a thriving, family-run business that's expanding rapidly?

As a go-to Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the design innovative automation solutions and special purpose machinery across diverse industries including Food, FMCG, Pharma and Packaging. Working cradle to grave, you will take initial concept through to final commissioning, playing a key part in their technical team.

This highly profitable, close-knit family business is renowned for investing in their people within a supportive and collaborative environment. Following recent contract wins and expansion plans, this is the perfect opportunity to join a company that values technical excellence and offers genuine career progression opportunities.

This position would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong mechanical background who has hands-on experience designing bespoke machinery, automated systems, conveyors, or similar special purpose equipment from the ground up.

THE ROLE

Mechanical design of special purpose machinery and automation systems across multiple industries, including robotic systems
Own projects from initial concept through design, build, and commissioning phases
Office-based role with occasional site visits to customer facilities

THE PERSON
Mechanical Design Engineer with special purpose machinery design
Versed in Inventor, Fusion 360, Solidworks or similar
An interest in designing automated systems, conveyors, or bespoke machinery
Willingness to occasionally travel for installations and customer meetings

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