Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Life assurance

Company gym/spa membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and further education

Company social events

Job summary

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency in Colchester, Essex, England, is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing company in the Colchester area. You will design bespoke automated machinery from concept through to completion using SolidWorks, and collaborate with electrical and software engineers to bring designs to life.

The role is hands-on, requiring a strong mechanical design background and experience with precision machinery, robotics or automated

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design background, ideally within special-purpose machinery or automation.
• Experience designing new machinery from initial concept.
• Excellent 3D CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of mechanical mechanisms, moving assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with precision machinery, robotics or automated handling systems would be advantageous.
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop special-purpose machinery from concept through to completion
• Produce 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
• Design precision mechanisms, automated handling systems and tooling for small, delicate components
• Develop machinery incorporating servo motors, stepper motors, robotics and vision systems
• Work alongside electrical and software engineers to develop new equipment
• Support prototyping, testing and continuous design improvements

Skills

Mechanical design

Experience designing machinery

Robotics/automation exposure

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Permanent

£50,000 - £70,000 p/a

Colchester, Essex, England

Excellent benefits

Engineering

On-site

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Colchester area | £50,000–£70,000 + benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys developing machinery from concept through to completion?

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing company in the Colchester area, designing bespoke automated machinery and precision handling systems.

This is a hands-on design role where you'll use SolidWorks to develop completely new machines, working alongside electrical and software engineers to bring your designs to life.

Duties

• Design and develop special-purpose machinery from concept through to completion
• Produce 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
• Design precision mechanisms, automated handling systems and tooling for small, delicate components
• Develop machinery incorporating servo motors, stepper motors, robotics and vision systems
• Work alongside electrical and software engineers to develop new equipment
• Support prototyping, testing and continuous design improvements

Requirements

• Strong mechanical design background, ideally within special-purpose machinery or automation
• Experience designing new machinery from initial concept
• Excellent 3D CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks
• Knowledge of mechanical mechanisms, moving assemblies and manufacturing processes
• Experience with precision machinery, robotics or automated handling systems would be advantageous
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience

What's On Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Life assurance
• Company gym/spa membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and further education opportunities
• Company social events

This Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position would suit someone who enjoys hands-on design and developing machinery that doesn't currently exist.