Design & Development Engineer

Design & Development Engineer

Birmingham | £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

ATA Recruitment are working closely with a leading developer of advanced robotic systems to recruit a Design & Development Engineer for their growing engineering team in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, R&D-driven business that designs and assembles cutting-edge robotic technology used to carry out inspections in difficult-to-access and safety-critical environments. Their products help eliminate the need for personnel to work at height by utilising sophisticated wall-climbing robotic systems.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of new products, taking concepts from initial idea through design, prototyping, testing and manufacture. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Development Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and wants to see their designs brought to life.

As a Design & Development Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Taking new product development projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Creating 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings.
• Developing proof-of-principle designs and prototypes.
• Designing complex mechanical assemblies and mechanisms.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontract manufacturers to source prototype and production components.
• Building and testing prototype equipment.
• Supporting product validation and development activities.
• Producing technical documentation and manufacturing information.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electronics and software engineers.

You will be involved in the development of innovative robotic systems incorporating:

• Complex mechanical assemblies
• Pulley and belt drive systems
• CNC machined components
• Sheet metal fabrications
• 3D printed parts
• Aluminium and plastic enclosures

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Experience with in a Design Engineering, Product Development or R&D environment.
• Strong 3D CAD experience (Solid Works preferred, although other CAD packages will be considered).
• Experience developing products from concept through to manufacture.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings.
• A hands‑on approach to engineering and prototype development.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Robotics
• Mobile robotics
• Drones/UAVs
• Mechatronics
• Advanced electromechanical products

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology
• Varied role with ownership across the full product development lifecycle
• Collaborative R&D-focused culture where your ideas can make a real impact
• Growing business with exciting future plans