Mechanical Design Engineer

Billy Associates LTD; Greet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cheltenham is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding team. The role involves designing bespoke machinery and collaborating on groundbreaking projects primarily in the food and beverage industry. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering degree and significant experience in CAD, specifically Auto Desk Inventor, alongside strong problem-solving skills. A competitive salary of £35k - £50k is offered, along with benefits such as a pension scheme and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

21 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years CAD Draughtman experience required.
• Good eye for detail is essential.
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new and existing components/products.
• Conceptualise new automation solutions.
• Produce BoMs to accompany all designs.
• Project management and ownership of customer projects.

Skills

Special purpose machinery design

Manufacturing industries/processes

3D Design experience (Auto Desk Inventor)

Problem solving skills

Self-starter

Fluent in English

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Other Autodesk Programs

Job description

Overview

My client in Cheltenham is currently in need of a Mechanical Design Engineer due to ongoing expansion. My client is trusted globally by a wide range of businesses, from start-ups to multinational companies, spanning industries such as dairies and pharmaceuticals. They specialise in improving efficiency and production capabilities through their state‑of‑the‑art, bespoke manufacturing machinery and control systems. They typically automate end‑of‑line, repeatable, labour‑intensive processes at speed by designing and building innovative machinery, integrating robotics, and implementing vision inspection technology.

They are currently seeking to appoint another Mechanical Design Engineer to their team. Reporting to the Engineering Director, the new team member will bring customers' automation goals to life, designing special‑purpose machinery and working across various industry sectors (mainly in food and beverage and plastic container handling), tackling some truly groundbreaking projects.

The role involves working as part of a close‑knit team, primarily based in‑house, with occasional travel to customer sites—mainly across the UK, Ireland, as well as parts of Europe and the USA. The Mechanical Design Engineer will create new solutions from scratch, whether as single units or more often as part of larger, complete turnkey automation solutions.

My client welcomes applications from recent graduates to seasoned professionals. What matters most is the energy and attitude brought to the role. With their rapid growth, this is an exciting time to join the team and collaborate with a fantastic group of people!

Responsibilities

• Design and development of new and existing components/products
• Conceptual Design
• Conceptualise new automation solutions
• Detail existing designs
• Site layout design
• Produce BoMs to accompany all designs
• Project management
• Ownership of certain customers' projects from conception, design, build, customer delight!
• Ensure all projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and in a timely fashion

Required Experience

• Special purpose machinery design (ideally)
• Manufacturing industries/processes
• Liaising with customers/suppliers
• Working in 3D primarily (Auto Desk Inventor)

Qualifications & Skills

• Have a great attitude – divas need not apply
• Hold a mechanical engineering degree / similar or minimum 3 years CAD Draughtman experience
• Good working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor / other Autodesk Programs
• Good eye for detail
• Self‑starter with an inquisitive mind
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Great problem solver and tenacious
• Fluent in English (second language is a plus)
• Presentable and articulate
• Be eligible to work and live in the UK

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to earn spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions
• Contributory Pension Scheme (after probationary period)
• 21 days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays
• Additional holiday for long service
• Private Health Insurance for you, your partner and children (after probationary period)
• Cycle to work scheme (after probationary period)
• Great colleagues!

Work Hours and Location

Normal Hours: Monday‑Thursday 08.00 to 17.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00 (Note there may be occasional travel with longer hours)

Their location is fairly rural and not served by public transport, so own means of transport is essential.

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £35k - £50k

How to Apply

PLEASE RESPOND WITH AN UP TO DATE CV TO BE CONSIDERED