Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

East Midlands – commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.

to cGBP
45k neg dep exp + benefits.

Our client can demonstrate almost half a century's expertise in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a diverse range of industry sectors and are regarded by many in the industry as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the whole of the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced Lead / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to complement their established team and deliver innovative special purpose automation machinery projects.

• Design and oversee an array of special purpose machine projects from order acceptance to customer hand‑over.
• Perform mechanical design and detailing functions for multiple projects using 3D CAD, following the project plan and time allocations.
• Arrange Design Reviews during the design process to ensure robust and reliable operation, design for assembly, and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Obtain Design Pass‑Off by the customer on time, produce BOMs within budget, and negotiate with external suppliers for cost‑efficient materials.
• Assist the electrical design process by effective communication throughout the project, compile a build folder, and communicate build details to machine‑tool fitters.
• Provide direction and support to fitters, electricians and other engineers within the team, and undertake visits to customer sites to understand requirements, obtain measurements, and document all such requirements.
• Assess and improve design concepts at the sales quotation stage to reduce risks, costs, and lead times; identify key risks and compile plans for trials.
• Obtain all parts, samples and drawings in advance; check the design work of other designers for accuracy.
• Conduct project reviews with customers periodically, report status, and maintain a comprehensive Technical Construction File (TCF) including manuals, risk assessments, mechanical parts list and drawings.
• Carry out machine risk assessments to meet Machinery Directive requirements and lead projects during development and installation, providing timely “problem fixes” while adhering to H&S and safety rules.

• Degree qualified/HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a mechanical design role, ideally related to automation machinery.
• Expertise in 3D parametric CAD (Solid Edge preferred; Solid Works, Inventor, Creo, etc. also considered).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering mechanical design projects to required timescales and budgetary constraints.
• Knowledge of national and international standards for machine design and safety, and requirements to CE mark machine systems.
• Self‑motivated positive “can do” approach to problem solving, commercial awareness, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience as part of a multi‑disciplined team solving problems.

Contact the Design Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or in confidence to designp-t-r for further details.