Mechanical Design Manager - Automation & Robotics Leader

Automation Experts; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead a design team delivering bespoke factory automation, SP machinery, robotics, conveyors and vision inspection systems.

You will take responsibility for the Mechanical Design function, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high technical standards while driving continuous improvement across the department. This is a site-based role in Gloucestershire with a structured pathway for team development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or managing a Mechanical Design team.
• Strong 3D CAD experience and engineering design knowledge.
• Background in automation, SP machinery, robotics or similar.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects through to manufacture and commissioning.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an established Mechanical Design team.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring and performance management.
• Oversee mechanical design for bespoke automation and SP machinery.
• Manage projects from concept through manufacture, assembly and commissioning.
• Plan team workload, resources and project priorities.
• Maintain high standards across 3D CAD, drawings, BOMs and design practices.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and design efficiency.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Manufacturing, Electrical, Controls and Procurement.

Skills

3D CAD

Engineering design

Automation

Robotics

Leadership

Tools

BOMs management

Job description

Automation Experts is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead a design team delivering bespoke factory automation, SP machinery, robotics, conveyors and vision inspection systems.

You will take responsibility for the Mechanical Design function, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high technical standards while driving continuous improvement across the department. This is a site-based role in Gloucestershire with a structured pathway for team development.