Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in advanced automation solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to oversee project designs in high-speed automated systems. The role requires expertise in complex machinery, with opportunities for home working and relocation assistance available for suitable candidates. You will collaborate across teams to innovate within the life sciences sector and guide junior designers in their development.

Benefits

Profit Share

Travel Allowance

Overtime

Pension

Income Protection

Relocation Assistance

Home Working Option

Qualifications

• Experience in complex mechanism design, specifically high-speed servo pick and place systems.
• Strong aptitude for 3D CAD and 2D drawing interpretation.
• Passion for mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive project design direction and manage teams of Mechanical Designers.
• Create and develop design solutions for life science assembly and packaging machinery.
• Produce technical documentation, including GAMP 5 design documents.

Skills

Concept design capability for automated machinery

Complex mechanism design

3D CAD design

Troubleshooting skills

Compliance knowledge (ISO, ANSI, CSA, OSHA, CE)

GAMP 5 experience

Job description

Step into a world where advanced automation meets real–world impact.

This global technology company leads the way in delivering complex, high–performance automation solutions across many industries. You will be part of a fast–growing team that thrives on solving big challenges with smart, scalable technology, where your ideas and input are genuinely valued. With locations around the world, this organisation offers true international collaboration, career progression and exposure to cutting–edge innovation. If you are looking for a role where you can grow quickly, work with exceptional talent and build solutions that matter, this is where your next chapter begins.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

GBP55,000 – GBP70,000 + Profit Share + Travel Allowance + Overtime + Pension + Income Protection

Dundee – Relocation Assistance available – Sponsorship available – Home Working Option

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – The Role:

• As the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will drive project design direction, oversee and delegate tasks to other Mechanical Designers, participate in project meetings with internal team members/clients, manage project budgets and schedule and be responsible for the success of the mechanical design portion of the project
• Be responsible for the creation and development of design solutions for special purpose high –speed automated life science assembly and packaging machinery projects
• Produce technical documentation for life science projects – GAMP 5 design and validation documents
• Collaborate on design solutions with cross–functional teams
• Develop concepts and 3D designs
• Review other designer s concepts, designs, and drawings to verify feasibility, accuracy, thoroughness and alignment to the company standards and best practices
• Assist with the development of other Mechanical Designers through coaching/mentorship
• Provide support during the manufacturing and build stages including troubleshooting, problem solving and debugging to overcome any issues or challenges

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – The Person:

• Strong concept design capability for automated machinery
• Experience with complex mechanism design (high speed servo pick and place systems, robotics)
• Knowledge of asynchronous & synchronous transport systems
• Strong aptitude of 3D CAD design, 2D drawings and on–the–floor equipment troubleshooting
• Passion to motivate / develop team members
• Experience with compliance to equipment design standards (i.e. ISO, ANSI, CSA, OSHA, CE, etc.)
• GAMP 5 experience

For suitable candidates, this position offers home working. If you prefer office working,

relocation assistance can be provided and the role is also open to experienced individuals who

currently reside in the UK who require sponsorship.

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