Mechanical Design Engineer – Robotics & Industrial Automation

Dunwall Partners Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday per year

Sick pay

Company pension

12pm Friday Finish

Occasional worldwide travel

Job summary

RoBAT Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead designs from concept to manufacturing. You will work with senior engineers to tackle complex challenges and develop high-value robotic systems for PCB testing and industrial hardware.

You will own the lifecycle of mechanical designs, ensure manufacturability, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement real-time improvements. A 4+ year track record in mechanical design and a Mechanical Engineering qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience in a mechanical design role (ideally machinery, automation, moving parts).
• Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HND, or equivalent practical apprenticeship route.
• Strong proficiency in 3D parametric modelling (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Design for Manufacture: cost-effective and machine-friendly design principles.
• Right to Work: eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Machine & Tooling Design: design, develop, and optimize precision machinery and tooling.
• Full Lifecycle Ownership: manage concepts, prototyping, and manufacturing release.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with shop floor Manufacturing and Production to troubleshoot and improve designs.
• Deliver robust mechanical solutions that meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Design for Manufacture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

2D CAD packages

Job description

RoBAT Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead designs from concept to manufacturing. You will work with senior engineers to tackle complex challenges and develop high-value robotic systems for PCB testing and industrial hardware.

You will own the lifecycle of mechanical designs, ensure manufacturability, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement real-time improvements. A 4+ year track record in mechanical design and a Mechanical Engineering qualification are required.