Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation Lead

Reevr Talent Ltd; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on WT

Auto-enrolment pension

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an established engineering business specialising in bespoke automation machinery and material-handling solutions. The role covers concept to completion with customer liaison and leadership within the design office.

You will manage multiple projects, drive layouts, produce detailed drawings and BOMs, and support installation and commissioning at customer sites. A senior hands-on engineer with strong communication is ideal.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in engineering and design within automation machinery
• Experience with automation machinery or material-handling equipment
• Good commercial awareness and project budgeting
• Ability to manage projects independently within a team
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial project layouts and develop detailed design proposals
• Produce general arrangement drawings, detail drawings and BOM schedules
• Liaise with Sales to understand project specifications and customer requirements
• Manage project budgets and work with Purchasing to control costs
• Produce final build and installation drawings
• Visit customer sites to measure equipment and verify layouts
• Lead customer meetings to approve designs and discuss timelines
• Assist with technical leadership across the design office
• Develop R&D concepts, designs, budgets and supporting reports
• Assist with design risk assessments and technical documentation

Skills

10+ years engineering experience

Automation machinery design

Material-handling equipment

MS Word & Excel

UK driving licence

Tools

General arrangement drawings

Job description

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an established engineering business specialising in bespoke automation machinery and material-handling solutions. The role covers concept to completion with customer liaison and leadership within the design office.

You will manage multiple projects, drive layouts, produce detailed drawings and BOMs, and support installation and commissioning at customer sites. A senior hands-on engineer with strong communication is ideal.