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Design Engineer

Stow on the Wold
1 week ago
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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
    MAN24

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