Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – East Midlands (commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham). cGBP45k neg dep exp + benefits. Our client has almost five decades of expertise in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems across diverse industry sectors and is a leading automation system solution provider in the UK. They are seeking to recruit an experienced Lead / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to complement an established team and deliver innovative special purpose automation machinery projects.

Responsibilities Design, detailing and successful delivery of multiple projects from order acceptance to customer handover, using 3D CAD within project timeframes. Conduct Design Reviews during the design process to ensure requirements are met, designed for assembly, robust and reliable operation, and aligned with budget constraints. Obtain a Design Pass Off by the customer on time and ensure BOMs are produced on time and within budget.

Negotiate with external suppliers to obtain cost-efficient materials in line with project budgets and timing plans. Assist the electrical design process by communicating clearly throughout the project, and compile build folders and communicate build details to machine tool fitters to ensure efficient builds. Provide direction and support to fitters, electricians and other engineers as required; undertake visits to customer sites to understand requirements and obtain measurements for drawings, layouts and other considerations.

Assess and improve design concepts with a team at sales quotation stage to reduce risks, costs, lead times and assist in plans for trials. Obtain all parts, samples and drawings in advance to support the design phase; check design work produced by others for accuracy. Conduct project reviews with customers and maintain a comprehensive Technical Construction File (TCF) including manuals, risk assessments, mechanical parts list and drawings.

Carry out machine risk assessments during the design phase to meet Machinery Directive requirements; lead projects through development and installation with proactive delivery of fixes and adherence to H&S and safety rules. Requirements / Qualifications Significant competence and experience in mechanical design, robotics, automation, design of mechanical mechanisms and pneumatic systems. Degree qualified/HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years' experience in a mechanical design role, ideally related to automation machinery.

Expert user of a 3D parametric CAD package (ideally Solid Edge; SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo also considered) with a proven track record of delivering mechanical design projects to time and budget. Knowledge of national and international standards for machine design and machine safety systems and CE marking requirements. Self-motivated, positive approach to problem solving with commercial awareness and effective communication at all levels; track record of working within a multi-disciplinary team to solve problems. #J-18808-Ljbffr