Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop manufacturing equipment and machinery. The role involves taking projects from concept to completion, utilizing strong CAD skills and collaborating with Electrical Engineers. You will be involved in a collaborative environment, enhancing product manufacturing through innovative design solutions. The role offers a competitive salary, significant benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Substantial company pension

Private healthcare

Annual company bonus

Significant learning and development support

Flexible working hours

Occasional home working flexibility

Qualifications

• Strong CAD skills, no package preference.
• Experience taking designs from concept to completion.
• Understanding of mechanical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design machinery and equipment from start to finish.
• Develop concepts and produce 3D designs.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers on projects.
• Test and document finished systems for production.

Skills

Mechanical Design experience

3D CAD skills

Understanding of forces and materials

Project leadership

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

South Wales - easy M4 access

£34,000 - £38,000 + market leading benefits package

Yolk Engineering is exclusively managing a new opportunity with a growing advanced manufacturing business known for its next generation products, innovation in manufacturing and the employer of choice for Engineers who want to see their ideas built and working in the real world.

This is a Mechanical Design role developing manufacturing equipment in an always evolving business with a steady flow of NPI. You'll be taking projects from concept through to completion, designing mechanical aspects of automation equipment, robotic cells and custom tooling that improves how products are manufactured. It's real, hands‑on engineering in a highly collaborative environment where you'll be working with colleagues to understand the challenges, designing mechanical solutions and seeing those designs quickly become an impactful reality.

You’ll need experience in Mechanical Design and of leading projects from concept to completion, with strong CAD skills (no package preference), able to assess designs through calculations to ensure the product is fit for purpose. You'll work in partnership with Electrical Engineers but an appreciation for the mechanical requirements of powered equipment is advantageous.

What you'll be doing as Mechanical Design Engineer

• Designing machinery and equipment from start to finish, from full robotic cells to smaller jigs and fixtures.
• Developing concepts, producing 3D designs using mechanical calculations.
• Working in partnership with Electrical Engineers on controls, motion and pneumatics.
• Working with colleagues and subcontractors on in house and external build.
• Testing, documenting and handing over completed systems to Production Engineering for long term operation.

What you'll need

• An interest in technology and advanced manufacturing.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Mechanical Design experience, developing machinery or similarly acting products.
• 3D CAD skills.
• Experience taking a design from concept to completion.
• Understanding of forces, materials, machined components and mechanical calculations.

And this is what you'll get in return

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 33 days holiday inc b.h.
• Substantial company pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual company bonus.
• Proven progression opportunities.
• Significant L&D support to achieve your professional goals.
• Flexible working hours (core hours, early/late start/finish).
• Flexibility for occasional home working.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Mechanical Design Engineer role apply now.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.