Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation

Location: Remote - UK

Salary: £60,000 - £73,000 + Benefits

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Robotics integration
• Industrial automation
• Special Purpose Machinery (SPM)
• Packaging machinery
• Pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences equipment
• Manufacturing automation
• Systems integration projects

• £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.