Design Engineer (Special Purpose Machinery)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Training

Company bonus

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is partnering with a Manchester-based specialist automation company to recruit a Design Engineer for special purpose machinery. You will design and develop cutting-edge systems, primarily using SolidWorks, with hands-on involvement in fitting and assembly from concept to completion.

The role offers autonomy on diverse projects across automotive and aerospace, with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and clear progression through training and a company bonus.

Qualifications

• Designing and developing bespoke automation machinery
• Experience with conveyors, robotic packing systems, and laser marking machinery
• SolidWorks design with hands-on involvement in assembly and testing

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and manufacture bespoke automation machinery
• Oversee projects from concept to completion
• Collaborate with Engineers to deliver conveyors and robotic systems

Skills

Special purpose machinery

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Workshop experience

Job description

Design Engineer (Special Purpose Machinery)

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

Manchester

Are you a Design Engineer who has worked on special purpose machinery, looking to join an industry leading specialist automation company where you will design and develop cutting-edge machinery?

Are you looking to have full autonomy to handle projects and utilise your expertise to solve advanced engineering problems?

In this role you will design a wide range of varied custom machinery, support projects and find engineering solutions across an array of industries including automotive and aerospace. The position will primarily be design focused using SolidWorks with additional hands‑on involvement in the fitting and assembling as you oversee projects from concept to completion.

This company specialises in bespoke automation and engineering solutions for high‑profile clientele, developing innovative machinery to solve manufacturing problems and address gaps within the market. With plans of continued growth, they are looking for creative engineers to join a team where the work is varied and expansive.

This role would suit a Design Engineer from a special purpose machinery background, with hands‑on workshop experience and an understanding of taking projects from concept, through design, to completion, looking for a varied position offering technical involvement, specialist training, and clear opportunities for progression.

The Role:

• Designing, testing, and manufacturing bespoke automation machinery
• Working on conveyors, robotic packing systems, and laser marking machinery
• Work alongside a team of Engineers to handle products from concept to completion

37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday; 8:30 - 4:30

The Person

• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Worked on special purpose machinery
• Hands‑on experience in a workshop or DIY

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.