Design Engineer (Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Training

Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer specializing in automation to design, develop, and assemble bespoke automated machinery. You will manage projects from cradle to grave, using SolidWorks to create conveyors and robotic systems across multiple industries.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30) with progression, training, and a company bonus as part of the package. A background in automation or bespoke machinery is essential, along with hands-on assembly

Qualifications

• Design Engineer with automation or bespoke machinery background.
• Hands-on assembly and fitting experience.
• Willing to work in a fast-growing automation environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and manufacturing automation machinery.
• Oversee projects from concept to completion.
• 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday; 8:30 - 4:30.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Automation

Design Engineer

Job description

Design Engineer (Automation)

50,000 - 60,000 + Progression + Training + Company Bonus

Manchester

Are you a Design Engineer from an automation or bespoke machinery background, looking to join an industry-leading specialist company where you will design and develop innovative machinery?

Are you wanting a role offering full autonomy as you handle projects in a range of industries and utilize your knowledge to solve create engineering solutions for complex problems?

In this role you will be designing, developing, and assembling a variety of bespoke automated machinery, taking projects from cradle to grave. You will use SolidWorks as you create machinery, such as conveyors and robotic assemblers, across industries, including automotive and aerospace.

This company has seen year-on-year success and has established itself as an industry leader within the automation industry, with a reputation for providing unique creative solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Design Engineer to join their team as they aim to replicate their successes.

This role would suit a Design Engineer with a background in SPM or automation, with SolidWork experience and hands‑on assembly experience looking to join a growing company offering specialist training and clear scope for progression to a breadth of roles.

The Role:

• Designing and manufacturing automation machinery
• Oversee projects from concept to completion
• 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday; 8:30 - 4:30

The Person

• Design Engineer
• Automation or bespoke machinery background
• Hands‑on assembly and fitting experience

Reference number: BBBH26843d

Design, Engineering, Engineer, DFM, SPM, Manufacture, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, CAD, Electrical, NPD, NPI, SolidWorks, Product, Development, Project, Workshop, Automation, Automotive

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.