Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Irlam, Manchester

Job Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid working available

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000, dependent on experience

Benefits for Mechanical Design Engineer

• Hybrid working available

• Training and career progression

• Exposure to robotics, machine vision and turnkey automation systems

• Opportunity to work on bespoke machinery projects

Introduction for Mechanical Design Engineer

Industrial Connected Talent is supporting a bespoke automation machinery builder in the search for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their automation engineering team.

This role will involve designing bespoke automation equipment, robotic systems and turnkey machinery, taking projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.

Responsibilities for Mechanical Design Engineer

As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will produce mechanical designs, 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for bespoke automation projects. You will work closely with controls, manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure designs are practical, safe and suitable for customer requirements.

• Produce 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, BOMs and design documentation

• Support concept development for automation machinery and sales projects

• Ensure designs consider safety, manufacturability, cost and CE / UKCA requirements

• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement

• Liaise with controls, manufacturing and assembly teams

• Visit customer sites when required to support requirements gathering or validation

Requirements for Mechanical Design Engineer

The ideal candidate will have mechanical design experience within automation, machinery or manufacturing equipment. You should be confident using 3D CAD software and producing accurate engineering drawings.

• 2+ years’ mechanical design experience within automation, machinery or manufacturing

• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software

• Ability to produce accurate 2D engineering drawings and documentation

• Understanding of tolerances, materials and manufacturing processes

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar would be beneficial

• Experience with drives, pneumatics, robotics, PDM systems or BOM management would be advantageous