Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bankolidays

Option to buy and sell holiday

Life assurance

Company gym/spa membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and further education- opport

Company social events

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Colchester area is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of bespoke machinery from concept to completion. You will use SolidWorks to create new machines and work closely with electrical and software engineers to bring designs to life.

The role requires strong mechanical design experience, excellent CAD skills (SolidWorks) and the ability to deliver precise machinery with moving parts. A relevant engineering qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design experience, ideally in special-purpose machinery or automation.
• Excellent 3D CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of mechanical mechanisms, moving assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with precision machinery, robotics or automated handling systems 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

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Robotics

Automation

Engineering qualification

Education

Engineering qualification

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.

If you\'re interested in this opportunity, apply today!