Mechanical Design Engineer

John Charles Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing robotics and automation company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks. You will collaborate with software and electrical teams to deliver high-performance systems. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in robotics. This role offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + overtime

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in mechanical design, ideally in robotics or automation.
• Strong SolidWorks skills (assemblies, drawings, simulation).
• Knowledge of gears, actuators, and motion components.

Responsibilities

• Design assemblies and components in SolidWorks.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical Design

Prototyping

Tolerance Analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T tools

Job description

Overview

We re hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fast–growing robotics and automation company. You ll design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, collaborating with software and electrical teams to deliver high–performance, manufacturable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design assemblies and components in SolidWorks
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation
• Conduct tolerance analysis and design reviews
• Optimise designs for cost and manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Assist with system improvements and troubleshooting

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 3 5 years' experience in mechanical design (ideally in robotics or automation)
• Strong SolidWorks skills (assemblies, drawings, simulation)
• Knowledge of gears, actuators, motion components
• Familiarity with machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing
• Understanding of GD&T and FEA tools

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with PDM systems
• Knowledge of robotic arms or conveyors
• Familiarity with pneumatic/electromechanical systems
• Awareness of safety standards (ISO, ANSI/RIA)

Benefits

• Competitive salary + overtime
• Pension scheme, cycle–to–work, paid holidays
• Fast–track career progression opportunities
• Work in a collaborative, hands–on engineering team