Robotic jobs in United Kingdom

South Wales - easy M4 access

£34,000 - £38,000 + market leading benefits package

Yolk Engineering is exclusively managing a new opportunity with a growing advanced manufacturing business known for its next generation products, innovation in manufacturing and the employer of choice for Engineers who want to see their ideas built and working in the real world.

This is a Mechanical Design role developing manufacturing equipment in an always evolving business with a steady flow of NPI. You'll be taking projects from concept through to completion, designing mechanical aspects of automation equipment, robotic cells and custom tooling that improves how products are manufactured. It's real, hands-on engineering in a highly collaborative environment where you'll be working with colleagues to understand the challenges, designing mechanical solutions and seeing those designs quickly become an impactful reality.

You'll need experience in Mechanical Design and of leading projects from concept to completion, with strong CAD skills (no package preference), able to assess designs through calculations to ensure the product is fit for purpose. You'll work in partnership with Electrical Engineers but an appreciation for the mechanical requirements of powered equipment is advantageous.

• Designing machinery and equipment from start to finish, from full robotic cells to smaller jigs and fixtures.
• Developing concepts, producing 3D designs using mechanical calculations.
• Working in partnership with Electrical Engineers on controls, motion and pneumatics.
• Working with colleagues and subcontractors on in house and external build.
• Testing, documenting and handing over completed systems to Production Engineering for long term operation.

• An interest in technology and advanced manufacturing.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Mechanical Design experience, developing machinery or similarly acting products.
• 3D CAD skills.
• Experience taking a design from concept to completion.
• Understanding of forces, materials, machined components and mechanical calculations.

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 33 days holiday inc b.h.
• Substantial company pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual company bonus.
• Proven progression opportunities.
• Significant L&D support to achieve your professional goals.
• Flexible working hours (core hours, early/late start/finish).
• Flexibility for occasional home working.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Mechanical Design Engineer role apply now.