Mechanical Design Engineer: Robotics & Bespoke Automation

Industrialconnected; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri pattern

Growth opportunity

Robotics exposure

Design to build exposure

Career development

Job summary

Industrial Connected Talent is partnering with a rapidly growing automation business in the Manchester area to recruit a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer. This role focuses on bespoke machinery, automation equipment and robotic systems, with involvement across design, build and engineering development.

You will create accurate 3D models and drawings, consider CE/UKCA requirements, and collaborate with electrical, controls and manufacturing teams while contributing to design-for-manufacture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in automation, machinery or manufacturing.
• Proven mechanical design experience.
• Strong SolidWorks capability.
• Good understanding of tolerances, engineering principles and design for manufacture.
• Willingness to contribute beyond pure design work; full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Support concept development for bespoke machinery and robotic systems.
• Ensure designs consider CE / UKCA machinery requirements.
• Work closely with electrical, controls and manufacturing teams.
• Apply design-for-manufacture principles across projects.
• Support the wider engineering team with occasional fitting or assembly work.
• Help ensure projects are delivered against engineering milestones.

Skills

Hands-on design

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Tolerance & manufacturing

Driving licence

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Industrial Connected Talent is partnering with a rapidly growing automation business in the Manchester area to recruit a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer. This role focuses on bespoke machinery, automation equipment and robotic systems, with involvement across design, build and engineering development.

You will create accurate 3D models and drawings, consider CE/UKCA requirements, and collaborate with electrical, controls and manufacturing teams while contributing to design-for-manufacture