Mechanical Design Engineer

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A growing automation engineering company specialising in warehouse automation and materials handling solutions is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of bespoke automated systems.

The company delivers end-to-end automation projects across manufacturing, logistics, and distribution environments, covering everything from concept design through to installation and system support. Due to continued growth and increasing project demand, they are looking to expand their engineering team.

The RoleAs a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing special purpose machinery and automated material handling equipment used in warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing facilities.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of automation projects, including concept development, detailed design, and support during manufacture and installation.

Key Responsibilities

Design special purpose machinery and automated materials handling systems

Develop 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software

Design components and assemblies including conveyors, robotic interfaces, and handling equipment

Ensure designs consider manufacturability, tolerances, assembly, and serviceability

Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation

Collaborate with controls engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams

Support system integration, testing, and commissioning

Participate in design reviews and technical problem solving

Candidate RequirementsEssential

Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

Experience designing special purpose machinery or automation systems

Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)

Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and BOMs

Good understanding of design for manufacture and assembly

Strong problem-solving ability and engineering judgement

Desirable

Experience within materials handling, intralogistics, or warehouse automation

Exposure to robotics integration or automated systems

Experience working with large assemblies or complex machinery

Experience contributing to full project lifecycle engineering

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience

Opportunity to work on large-scale automation and robotics projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Career progression within a growing engineering business

Exposure to advanced automation and intralogistics technologies

If this role sounds of interest, please click apply today

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