Senior Design Engineer Automation

WR Engineering; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead a team and design automated manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automated machinery, robotics, and an understanding of manufacturing processes. The role offers a competitive salary of £55K - £60K, along with benefits including 25 days of holiday and a pension contribution. This is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their career in design engineering.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Laptop

Phone

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant design experience within an automated machinery setting.
• Experience as a senior design engineer with management career ambitions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, robotics, and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of 4 design engineers.
• Design machines and systems from concept to final detailed stage.
• Be involved with planning, organizing, and customer meetings.
• Initiate corrective actions ensuring project completion on time and within budget.
• Lead design reviews and clarify technical requirements in customer meetings.

Skills

Design experience in automated machinery

Leadership skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Robotics knowledge

Automation technologies familiarity

Tools

2D AutoCAD

Inventor 3D CAD

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Engineer for the position of Design Manager - Automation manufacturing systems / robotics.

This would suit a Senior Design Engineer looking for the next step in their career. Projects can vary in size from 50k up to 2m and often span automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace industries.

A background in automated machinery systems and manufacturing solutions is required.

Salary 55K - 60K, 25 days holiday, pension contribution, laptop & phone

Hours Monday - Friday, 1pm finish Fridays.

The role

• Manage a small team of 4 design engineers.
• Design using 2D AutoCAD and Inventor 3D CAD software
• Design machines and systems from the concept stage through to the final detailed stage
• Involved with the planning, organising and customer meetings working closely with the project leader
• Solving problems and initiating corrective actions as required ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Developing team skills set, motivation.
• Proactively engaging with emerging advances digital twins, Industry 4.0 principles
• Lead design reviews
• Participate in customer meetings to clarify technical requirements and present design concepts.

Person Profile

• Several years\' relevant design experience within an automated machinery setting - essential
• Worked as a senior design engineer with supervisory and leadership skills, expertise and management career ambitions - essential
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, robotics, and automation technologies - essential

Visa sponsorship is not possible.