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.

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

• 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

• 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 Solid Works, 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