Mechanical Design Engineer

System Recruitment Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics manufacturing company in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will engage in the design of robotic automation equipment, utilizing their expertise in mechanical design and 3D CAD. The role involves project management, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration with various teams to ensure timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of mechanical design process of industrial equipment.
• 3D CAD experience, preferably in Autodesk Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical concept design of Robotic Automation Equipment using 3D modelling.
• Project responsibilities include customer liaison, overseeing design review meetings.
• Creation of risk assessments from start to finish of project.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Robotic Automation

3D Modelling

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Job description

Engineering Jobs Rochester, England £40000 - £50000 per annum Permanent Apply Now

Mechanical Design Engineer

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a UK based robotics manufacturing turnkey automation solution company.

Key Skills: Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotic Automation, 3D modelling, Autodesk Inventor

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 benefits

Location: Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DR

As Mechanical Design Engineer you will have proven experience of mechanical design process of industrial equipment. You must be able to develop fully functional concepts and develop into a fully functional design optimized and ready for production. Knowledge of bespoke robot end of arm tooling and fixtures is desirable but not a requirement. Excellent communication skills are essential.

A mechanical engineering degree is essential along with proven 3D CAD experience, preferably in Autodesk Inventor.

Preferred software knowledge and other skills:

* Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PPT)
* Experience making Gantt charts (any software)
* Excellent 3D CAD skills
* Knowledge of 5s, Six Sigma or Lean beneficial
* Excellent communication skills are essential
* A team player as well as being able to work individually under pressure
* Highly organised and adaptable to ever changing priorities
* Core knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC milling, welding and fabrication, assembly
* Great understanding of geometric tolerances
* Conversant about British technical and legislative standards

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a vital role within the company and you role will include:

* Mechanical concept design of Robotic Automation Equipment using 3D modelling
* Detailed design using 3D modelling software
* Design calculation and verification
* Project responsibilities will include customer liaison, overseeing design review meetings, specifying bought in components and costing of such, management of sub-contractors when needed, support on commissioning and testing, working closely with the senior management team making sure project deadlines are met
* Mentoring junior staff members
* Travelling for site surveys and customer meetings when required (UK mainly)
* Actively take part in continuous in-house improvements
* Take part in regular internal project update meetings
* Creation of risk assessments from start to finish of project CE and UKCA documentation responsibilities
* Working closely with the electrical and control teams in terms of design and technical guidance.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom