Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation & Robotics

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the mechanical design and delivery of bespoke automation and robotic machinery projects from concept through to installation. You will design with 3D CAD, review safety and cost targets, and collaborate with electrical/software teams and customers across the UK and overseas.

Located in Leicestershire, the role offers career development, exposure to international travel, and a vibrant multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Competence in machinery automation design.
• Proficient use of 3D parametric CAD packages (Solid Edge preferred; SolidWorks/Inventor/Creo acceptable).
• Machine safety, CE marking and Machinery Directive compliance.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-facing communication skills.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

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

Machinery automation

3D CAD

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Project delivery

Education

Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the mechanical design and delivery of bespoke automation and robotic machinery projects from concept through to installation. You will design with 3D CAD, review safety and cost targets, and collaborate with electrical/software teams and customers across the UK and overseas.

Located in Leicestershire, the role offers career development, exposure to international travel, and a vibrant multidisciplinary team environment.