Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary: ?45,000 - ?50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, permanent - Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-14:00 (occasional travel may require flexibility)
Location: Based between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury (own transport required due to rural location)

About the Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team working on the design and development of bespoke automation solutions. You'll be responsible for creating special purpose machinery and turnkey automation systems for industries such as food & beverage and plastic container handling. This role offers the chance to work on innovative, ground-breaking projects that integrate robotics, vision inspection, and advanced automation technologies.
The position is primarily office/factory-based, with occasional travel to customer sites in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the USA.

Key Responsibilities
Design and development of new and existing products and components
Conceptual and detailed design of automation solutions
Site layout design and system integration
Production of Bills of Materials (BoMs)
Managing projects from concept through to build and customer handover
Liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
Delivering all projects to the highest standards, on time and within scope

Candidate Profile
You will be:
A degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer or an experienced CAD Draughtsman (minimum 3 years)
Skilled in Autodesk Inventor (or other Autodesk software)
Detail-oriented, inquisitive, and a strong problem solver
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a close-knit team
Professional, articulate, and customer-facing
Eligible to live and work in the UK
Desirable Experience:
Special purpose machinery design
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industries
Experience managing customer-facing projects

What's on Offer
?45,000 - ?50,000 per annum salary
Spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions
Contributory pension scheme (after probation)
21 days annual holiday plus statutory holidays (additional days awarded for long service)
Private health insurance (for you and your family, after probation)
Cycle-to-work scheme (after probation)
Opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects with a supportive team
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