Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Offices near Cheltenham and Tewkesbury
Position: Full-time, permanent

Do you enjoy designing bespoke manufacturing machinery? Our client is a rapidly growing automation solutions provider, supports a range of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and more, helping customers worldwide achieve superior efficiency and production. Working from North Gloucestershire, their dedicated team of experts is committed to creating innovative, tailor-made automation solutions.

This ever expanding company is poised for continued growth and success. If you have the drive to deliver exceptional results in a supportive, dynamic environment, this could be your next career move!

About the Role:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for bringing automation concepts to life, from initial design through to project delivery. Working with a close-knit team of skilled professionals, you will develop specialised machinery solutions, often as part of larger automation systems for end-of-line, labour-intensive processes. While the role is in-house, occasional travel within the UK, Ireland, and occasionally to Europe or the USA may be required.

Key Responsibilities as Mechanical Design Engineer:

* Design and development of new and existing components/products

* Creation of innovative automation solutions and layout designs

* Detailing and refining existing designs

* Production of Bill of Materials (BoMs) for all designs

* Project management, from conception through customer satisfaction

* Ensuring timely and high-standard project delivery

What We're Looking For:

* Ideally experienced in special-purpose machinery design for manufacturing

* Comfortable and experienced working with CAD. Proficiency with AutoDesk, Inventor is ideal

* Strong customer and supplier liaison skills

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

* Self-starter with an eye for detail, problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude

* Fluent in English (additional languages a plus)

* Eligibility to work and live in the UK

Benefits and Bonuses as Mechanical Design Engineer:

* Starting Salary of £50,000

* Spot bonuses and awards for exceptional contributions

* Contributory Pension Scheme (following probation)

* Private Health Insurance for you and your family (following probation)

* Cycle-to-work scheme (following probation)

* 21 days holiday plus statutory holidays, with additional days for long service

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 08:00 to 17:00, Friday 08:00 to 14:00 (occasional travel may require flexibility). Please note that due to the location, access to your own transport is essential.

If you're a talented Mechanical Design Engineer ready for your next challenge, apply today with your CV. Please note that shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide a small digital portfolio in confidence prior to the interview