Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation & Robotics

Location: Remote - UK

Salary: £60,000 - £73,000 + Benefits

Design Complex Automation Systems. Solve Real Engineering Challenges.

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects?

We're looking for a talented engineer to join a growing team responsible for designing bespoke automated machinery, robotic systems and advanced manufacturing solutions for highly regulated industries.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging projects from concept through to customer approval, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative automation solutions that solve real-world manufacturing challenges.

If you have a background in automation, robotics, special purpose machinery or complex mechanical systems and enjoy taking ownership of projects from initial concept through to delivery, we would like to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing bespoke automation systems, working closely with customers, applications teams and engineering specialists to create practical, innovative and commercially viable solutions.

You will be involved at the front end of projects, helping define customer requirements, develop system concepts, identify technical risks and ensure designs are ready for successful delivery.

This role offers significant variety, technical challenge and the opportunity to influence the design and development of advanced automated systems used within highly sophisticated manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design bespoke automated machinery, robotics systems and special purpose equipment using SolidWorks

Develop automation concepts, machine layouts and mechanical system designs

Define project scope, requirements and technical specifications

Produce engineering documentation and handover packages for detailed design teams

Identify technical risks and develop practical engineering solutions

Work closely with electrical, controls, robotics and manufacturing engineering teams

Support customer meetings, technical reviews and design presentations

Conduct site visits to gather project requirements and evaluate upgrade opportunities

Contribute to design reviews, engineering change activities and continuous improvement initiatives

Support design-for-manufacture, cost optimisation and system performance improvements

What We're Looking For

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Strong SolidWorks design experience

Experience designing automated machinery, robotics systems, automation equipment or special purpose machinery

Proven background in mechanical design engineering within a manufacturing or automation environment

Understanding of design-for-manufacture principles

Experience working with PLM and ERP systems

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

Comfortable working directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams

Desirable Experience

Robotics integration

Industrial automation

Special Purpose Machinery (SPM)

Packaging machinery

Pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences equipment

Manufacturing automation

Systems integration projects

What's on Offer

£60,000 - £73,000 basic salary

Hybrid working

Exposure to advanced automation and robotics technologies

Technically challenging, bespoke engineering projects

Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development

Collaborative and supportive engineering environment

Opportunity to influence the design of next-generation automated systems

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in automation, robotics, special purpose machinery or advanced manufacturing equipment and you're looking for a role where your ideas and expertise will genuinely make an impact, apply today for a confidential discussion.

Note : Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future