Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Leicestershire 

Orbitech Recruitment are supporting a Midlands client with the recruitment of an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer.

Our client designs and builds bespoke automation and robotic systems for industries including automotive, healthcare, medical devices, food, packaging and energy.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of mechanical design projects from initial concept through to build, installation and customer handover.

Responsibilities will include:

• Designing bespoke automated machinery and special purpose equipment
• Producing 3D CAD models, drawings and Bills of Materials
• Leading design reviews and checking design work
• Working closely with electrical engineers, fitters and project teams
• Liaising directly with customers throughout projects
• Supporting machine build, installation and troubleshooting
• Ensuring designs meet relevant machinery safety requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement and value engineering

What We’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical design background within automation, robotics or special purpose machinery
• Around 7+ years’ design experience
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong 3D CAD experience — ideally Solid Edge, although SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or similar will be considered
• Good understanding of mechanical mechanisms, pneumatics and machine design
• Experience taking projects from concept through to delivery
• Comfortable working directly with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Willingness to travel within the UK

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take more ownership of projects and technical delivery, get in touch with Orbitech Recruitment or apply now!