Mechanical Design Engineer

Bennett and Game Careers; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics and automation company in Bedford is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, particularly in robotics or industrial automation, and must be proficient in SolidWorks. Responsibilities include designing robotic components, creating BOMs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimized system performance. A competitive salary between £35,000 and £48,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in robotics or industrial automation.
• Strong background in product development and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design robotic automation components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with electrical and software teams.
• Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and tolerance analysis.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical systems.
• Optimize designs for cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Generate and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
• Assist in troubleshooting and improving existing systems in the field.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Product development

Manufacturing processes

CNC machining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bedford

Salary : £35,000- £48,000

Mechanical Design Engineer required for a robotics & automation company based in Bedford. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in SolidWorks and have a strong background in mechanical design, product development, and manufacturing processes, additionally if you have experience in CNC machining it's a great bonus.

Mechanical Design Engineer Overview

• Design robotic automation components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with electrical and software teams to ensure integrated system performance.
• Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and tolerance analysis.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical systems.
• Optimize designs for cost, performance, and manufacturability (DFM / DFA).
• Generate and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
• Assist in troubleshooting and improving existing systems in the field.

Mechanical Design Engineer Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in robotics or industrial automation.

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