Mechanical Design Engineer in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Energy Jobline CVL; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding engineering company in the UK seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of innovative automation solutions. The role involves owning projects from concept to commissioning across diverse industries. Ideal candidates have experience in bespoke machinery and automation systems, with proficiency in Inventor, Fusion 360, or Solidworks. The company values its employees and offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery design.
• Hands-on experience designing bespoke machinery and automated systems.
• Willingness to travel for installations and customer meetings.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of special purpose machinery and automation systems.
• Own projects from initial concept through design, build, and commissioning phases.
• Occasional site visits to customer facilities.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Automation Systems

Bespoke Machinery Design

Tools

Inventor

Fusion 360

Solidworks

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer

£45,000 - £50,000 + Private Healthcare + Bonus + Benefits

Commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and surrounding areas

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery, automation, or bespoke systems looking for an exciting role with a thriving, family-run business that’s expanding rapidly? As a go‑to Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the design of innovative automation solutions and special purpose machinery across diverse industries including Food, FMCG, Pharma and Packaging. Working cradle to grave, you will take initial concept through to final commissioning, playing a key part in their technical team.

This highly profitable, close‑knit family business is renowned for investing in their people within a supportive and collaborative environment. Following recent contract wins and expansion plans, this is the perfect opportunity to join a company that values technical excellence and offers genuine career progression opportunities.

This position would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong mechanical background who has hands‑on experience designing bespoke machinery, automated systems, conveyors, or similar special purpose equipment from the ground up.

THE ROLE

• Mechanical design of special purpose machinery and automation systems across multiple industries, including robotic systems
• Own projects from initial concept through design, build, and commissioning phases
• Office‑based role with occasional site visits to customer facilities

THE PERSON

• Mechanical Design Engineer with special purpose machinery design
• Versed in Inventor, Fusion 360, Solidworks or similar
• Interest in designing automated systems, conveyors, or bespoke machinery
• Willingness to occasionally travel for installations and customer meetings

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