Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Automation Experts; Hethel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Experts in Leicestershire is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to helm the design and delivery of bespoke automation and robotic machinery projects. You will lead from concept to installation, mentor designers, and drive best-practice across the team.

The role involves close collaboration with electrical and software engineers, customer liaison, site surveys, and international installations.

Qualifications

• This role leads the mechanical design and delivery of bespoke automation and robotic machinery projects.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD and turning concepts into manufacturable designs.
• Design reviews, BOMs, and technical documentation are core responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of bespoke automation and robotic machinery projects
• Design and detail machinery using 3D CAD (Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or similar)
• Manage projects from sales handover through to customer acceptance and final installation
• Conduct design reviews to ensure robust, cost-effective and manufacturable solutions
• Produce Bills of Materials, technical documentation and Technical Construction Files (TCFs)
• Work closely with Electrical Design Engineers, Software Engineers and Manufacturing teams throughout project delivery
• Support machine build, installation and commissioning activities, providing technical guidance where required
• Liaise directly with customers to understand requirements, review project progress and deliver successful outcomes
• Visit customer sites to conduct surveys, obtain measurements and support installations across the UK and overseas
• Manage supplier relationships and sourcing cost-effective components within project budgets
• Carry out machine risk assessments and ensuring compliance with Machinery Directives and CE requirements
• Mentor and support Designers, Fitters and Engineers throughout project execution
• Drive continuous improvement, value engineering and design best practice across the engineering team

Skills

3D CAD

Project leadership

Machine safety

Customer facing

Education

Bachelor or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

£40-55k + Career Development

Leicestershire. Ref: 25555

This is an intriguing opportunity to join a growing engineering business recognised for delivering bespoke Automation and Robotic Solutions to advanced manufacturing companies across the UK and worldwide. With expertise spanning Automated Assembly, Robotics, Inspection and Test, you will become part of a collaborative engineering team delivering innovative solutions that help customers increase productivity, improve quality and reduce manufacturing risk.

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - The Role:

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of bespoke automation and robotic machinery projects
• Design and detail machinery using 3D CAD (Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or similar)
• Manage projects from sales handover through to customer acceptance and final installation
• Conduct design reviews to ensure robust, cost-effective and manufacturable solutions
• Produce Bills of Materials, technical documentation and Technical Construction Files (TCFs)
• Work closely with Electrical Design Engineers, Software Engineers and Manufacturing teams throughout project delivery
• Support machine build, installation and commissioning activities, providing technical guidance where required
• Liaise directly with customers to understand requirements, review project progress and deliver successful outcomes
• Visit customer sites to conduct surveys, obtain measurements and support installations across the UK and overseas
• Manage supplier relationships and sourcing cost-effective components within project budgets
• Carry out machine risk assessments and ensuring compliance with Machinery Directives and CE requirements
• Mentor and support Designers, Fitters and Engineers throughout project execution
• Drive continuous improvement, value engineering and design best practice across the engineering team

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - What We're Looking For:

• Competence in machinery automation design
• Expert user of 3D parametric CAD package, ideally Solid-edge however use of Solid-works, Inventor, Creo etc would also be considered
• Machine safety, CE marking and Machinery Directive compliance
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-facing communication skills
• Degree, HNC or HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Why Join?

• Take ownership of projects from concept through to installation and customer handover
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team delivering technically challenging projects
• Genuine opportunities to influence design standards, mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent long-term career progression within a business enjoying sustained growth and a strong order book
• Opportunity for UK and occasional international travel supporting customer installations

Interested?

Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Loughborough, Coalville, Ashby, Leicester, Melton Mowbray and other surrounding areas.

For further information please contactSharon Hill