Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Robotics & Automation

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

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.