Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation & Robotics

TipTopJob; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Leicester seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design and delivery of bespoke automation and robotic systems. You will design, detail, and oversee multiple projects from order acceptance to handover, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and effective communication with customers and suppliers.

The role requires proficiency in 3D CAD, BOM handling, and coordinating design reviews to ensure robust, assemble-friendly solutions that meet budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering senior mechanical design projects for automation or bespoke machinery.
• Ability to design for assembly and robust, reliable operation within budget constraints.
• Strong communication with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and detailing of multiple special purpose machines using 3D CAD, following project plans.
• Coordinate design reviews to ensure requirements, assembly-compatibility and budget adherence.
• Obtain design passes and BOMs on time, and negotiate with suppliers for cost-efficient materials.
• Support electrical design during projects and prepare build folders for machinists.
• Lead visits to customer sites to understand requirements and verify measurements.
• Contribute to risk assessments and trials planning to reduce lead times and costs.

Skills

3D CAD

Design reviews

BOM management

Supplier negotiation

Project planning

Team collaboration

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

TipTopJob in Leicester seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design and delivery of bespoke automation and robotic systems. You will design, detail, and oversee multiple projects from order acceptance to handover, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and effective communication with customers and suppliers.

The role requires proficiency in 3D CAD, BOM handling, and coordinating design reviews to ensure robust, assemble-friendly solutions that meet budget constraints.