Design Engineer | Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical
2 days ago
Newton Aycliffe
DESIGN ENGINEER /OR SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER - Automation COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE Our client is an established, award-winning, and growing automation and engineering business specialising in advanced collaborative automation solutions. Possessing a strong set of core values, their family-owned culture, teamwork, and business ethics are at the root of their success. They design, manufacture, and integrate bespoke automation systems—such as palletising, welding, and machine tending—to help UK manufacturers scale their production capacity and efficiency. This role has no direct reports but can offer a Senior Design Engineer title depending on experience. This is due to the requirement for a high level of design engineering competency, combined with the ability to work autonomously, manage your own project workload, and lead designs from initial concept through to manufacture and installation. You will be working closely with production, controls, and sales teams throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD, with a strong background in industrial automation, robotics, or special-purpose machinery. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Concept to Manufacture: Lead the mechanical design of robotic cells, custom fixtures, structures, and bespoke End of Arm Tooling (EOAT). * Apply DFMA Principles: Optimise designs for practical, cost-effective man...