Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Ability to buy/sell holiday

Life assurance

Gym/spa membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Company social events

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Colchester is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design bespoke automated machinery from concept to completion. You will use SolidWorks to create 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings, collaborating with electrical and software engineers to bring designs to life.

The role focuses on hands-on design of precision machinery, robotics and automated handling systems, with opportunities for prototyping, testing and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design background in special-purpose machinery or automation.
• Experience turning initial concept into finished machinery.
• Excellent 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of mechanisms, moving assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with precision machinery, robotics or automated handling is 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

Concept development

Collaborative engineering

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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.