Mechanical Design Engineer
2 days ago
Portsmouth
Mechanical Design Engineer Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to grow your expertise in special purpose machinery and automated systems? This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, project-led engineering team designing bespoke automation solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. Working across the full project lifecycle — from early concepts through to detailed design, build support, and installation — you’ll play a key role in turning customer requirements into fully engineered, robust and cost-effective machinery. Occasional visits to customer sites across the UK will be required. What You’ll Be Doing as a Mechanical Design Engineer: • Developing mechanical concepts for bespoke special purpose machinery and robotic automation equipment, • Producing detailed 3D designs, engineering drawings, and documentation, • Completing design calculations, verification work, and technical checks, • Managing project-related tasks including customer discussions, design reviews, specification of bought-in components, and BOM creation, • Supporting CE marking, risk assessments, and compliance documentation, • Providing technical guidance to system build and controls teams throughout the project What We’re Looking For in a Mechanical Design Engineer: • Proven mechanical design and concept development experience — ideally within special purpose machinery or automated equipment, • Ability to create innovative, practical solutions that balance performance, cost, and customer requirements, • Strong 3D CAD skills, • Good understanding of British standards, geometric tolerances, and producing accurate design calculations, • Familiarity with sheet metalwork, machined components, welded fabrications, and mechanical assembly methods, • Self-driven, clear communicator, and comfortable working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, • A good appreciation of electrical control systems is advantageous This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on varied, bespoke machinery projects and further develop your skills within a specialist engineering environment.