Design & Development Engineer

Design & Development Engineer

Birmingham | £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

ATA Recruitment are working closely with a leading developer of advanced robotic systems to recruit a Design & Development Engineer for their growing engineering team in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, R&D-driven business that designs and assembles cutting-edge robotic technology used to carry out inspections in difficult-to-access and safety-critical environments. Their products help eliminate the need for personnel to work at height by utilising sophisticated wall-climbing robotic systems.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of new products, taking concepts from initial idea through design, prototyping, testing and manufacture. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Development Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and wants to see their designs brought to life.

The Role

As a Design & Development Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Taking new product development projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Creating 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings.
• Developing proof-of-principle designs and prototypes.
• Designing complex mechanical assemblies and mechanisms.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontract manufacturers to source prototype and production components.
• Building and testing prototype equipment.
• Supporting product validation and development activities.
• Producing technical documentation and manufacturing information.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electronics and software engineers.

The Products

You will be involved in the development of innovative robotic systems incorporating:

• Complex mechanical assemblies
• Pulley and belt drive systems
• CNC machined components
• Sheet metal fabrications
• 3D printed parts
• Aluminium and plastic enclosures

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Experience within a Design Engineering, Product Development or R&D environment.
• Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred, although other CAD packages will be considered).
• Experience developing products from concept through to manufacture.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings.
• A hands-on approach to engineering and prototype development.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Robotics
• Mobile robotics
• Drones/UAVs
• Mechatronics
• Advanced electromechanical products

What's in it for You?

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology
• Varied role with ownership across the full product development lifecycle
• Collaborative R&D-focused culture where your ideas can make a real impact
• Growing business with exciting future plans

Apply Now

If you are a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Development Engineer, R&D Engineer, Development Engineer or Robotics Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and innovative new product development projects, we would love to hear from you.

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. 

Contact:

Bhav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

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