Solutions Design Engineer

GEBHARDT Intralogistics UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GEBHARDT Intralogistics UK is seeking a Solutions Design Engineer in our Nottingham office to work on large-scale automation projects for household name clients. You will develop innovative warehouse automation concepts, model systems, and prepare layouts and documentation for internal reviews and customer presentations.

You will collaborate with sales, engineers, and suppliers to produce technical specifications and budgets, while staying up to date with advances in automation, robotics, and

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse automation and intralogistics environments.
• Ability to design tailored automation solutions for customers.
• Proficiency in CAD for layout and concept drawings.
• Strong data analysis and capacity calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer operations, processes and requirements.
• Design warehouse automation and intralogistics solutions.
• Develop system concepts including conveyors, AS/RS, robotics and AMRs.
• Create 2D/3D designs and layouts for reviews and presentations.
• Prepare technical specifications, budgets and quotations.
• Support tender submissions and customer meetings.
• Ensure compliance with standards and design guidelines.

Skills

Warehouse automation experience

Analytical skills

CAD software

Excel & data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Team player / collaboration

Independent working

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Automation Engineering

Professional engineering accreditation

Automation/logistics certifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Power BI

WMS/WCS software

Job description

We are currently seeking a Solutions Design Engineer within our UK office.

About the Company

GEBHARDT Intralogistics Group is one of the leading suppliers of automated conveying and material handling systems and is now over 70 years old. Gebhardt Intralogistics UK Limited, based in Nottingham, UK, and itself over 30 years old, has been part of the Gebhardt group since 2014. GEBHARDT has been developing tailor-made solutions - from concept through to complete implementation - in the areas of unit load conveying, sorting technology, automated storage and retrieval systems, including controls, warehouse management systems and IT integration.

About the Role

The role would sit within the small but expanding solutions design team, and will offer a high level of exposure to large scale automation projects with household name companies. The company and the automation sector are both growing in the UK, so this is a great opportunity to grow with a company and move forward with us bringing new innovations to market.

Responsibilities

Solution Development

• Analyse customer operations, processes, and business requirements.
• Design innovative warehouse automation and intralogistics solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Develop system concepts incorporating conveyors, ASRS, robotics, sortation systems, AMRs, goods-to-person systems, and software solutions.
• Evaluate alternative concepts and recommend optimal solutions based on technical and commercial criteria.
• Analyse customer operational data, order profiles, throughput requirements, and inventory information.
• Produce capacity calculations, material flow analysis, and operational models.
• Use data to validate and justify proposed solutions.
• Support simulation and modelling activities where applicable.
• Create and review layout drawings and system concepts using CAD software.
• Prepare 2D and 3D designs for internal reviews and customer presentations.
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable standards, regulations, and company design guidelines.

Proposal & Costing Support

• Develop technical specifications and proposal documentation.
• Support the preparation of project budgets, equipment costs, and commercial quotations.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to obtain technical and commercial information.
• Contribute to tender submissions and customer presentations.
• Conduct customer meetings and site visits to gather operational requirements.
• Present technical solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Explain complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support Sales and Business Development teams during the sales process.
• Keep up to date with developments in warehouse automation, robotics, software, and intralogistics technologies.
• Support the development of standard design tools, calculation models, and best-practice processes.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Logistics Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional engineering membership or working towards professional accredita-tion.
• Relevant industry certifications in automation, logistics, or project management.

Required Skills

• Experience within warehouse automation, intralogistics, logistics, manufacturing, or material handling industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using CAD software for engineering design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret and analyse large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Experience in warehouse design and operational process analysis.
• Knowledge of ASRS, conveyor systems, sortation equipment, robotics, AMRs, AGVs, WMS, and WCS systems.
• Experience using Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Understanding of warehouse simulation and modelling software.
• Customer-facing experience within a technical or engineering environment.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for engineering, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Commercially aware and customer focused.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Comfortable presenting and explaining solutions to a wide range of audiences.
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.