Mechanical Design Engineer
hace 2 días
Gainsborough
Job role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Lincolnshire (On-site) Employment type: Permanent Salary: £52,000pa dependent on experience Rise10 Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a highly innovative automation solutions provider to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Due to continued growth and project demand, they are seeking an experienced design engineer ready to step into a hands-on leadership role, driving both technical excellence and team development. The Role: As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take full ownership of the mechanical design lifecycle — from initial concept through to production. You’ll lead a small team, oversee design quality, and play a key role in delivering complex automation projects. This is a highly collaborative position, working closely with project managers, production teams, and customers, while also mentoring junior engineers and shaping best practices within the design function. Key Responsibilities: Design Leadership • Lead end-to-end mechanical design from concept to production-ready output, • Chair design reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders, • Allocate and review work across the design team, • Mentor and develop junior engineers, • Maintain and improve drawing office standards Project Delivery • Interpret technical specifications and project scope, • Manage multiple projects against timelines and budgets, • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and production teams Mechanical Design • Design robotic cells, conveyors, feeders, and end-of-arm tooling, • Specify robots and associated equipment, • Perform mechanical calculations (motors, gearboxes, shafts, etc.), • Produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings for bespoke machinery Support & Commissioning • Assist with build, testing, and troubleshooting, • Provide on-site support during installation when required Skills & Experience Required: • Strong experience with 3D CAD software (Onshape and/or SolidWorks), • Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD, • Solid understanding of BS308 drafting standards, • Knowledge of EU Machinery Directive and safety standards, • Experience designing robotic cells and automation systems, • Strong understanding of mechanical components, materials, and fabrication processes, • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, • Confident communicator with the ability to engage customers Qualifications: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a recognised apprenticeship, • Minimum 8 years’ experience in mechanical design, ideally within automation or a similar industry, • Previous leadership or mentoring experience is highly desirable Why Apply? • Opportunity to step into a genuine leadership role, • Work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects, • Be part of a growing, forward-thinking engineering environment, • Exclusive role managed by Rise10 Recruitment