MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Machine Design Engineer
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Machine Design Engineer
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Advanced Machine Design Engineer Mechatronics & Machines Team – The MTC, Coventry
Working Hours
36 Hours per week (4-day work week and WFH available)
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- 2x pension contribution
- Electric lease car scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 4-day working week
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and nationally significant programmes
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Machine Design Engineer to join the Mechatronics & Machines Team in Coventry.
This is an exciting and significant role for a highly capable mechanical design engineer with a strong background in machinery, automation, and manufacturing equipment design.
You will take concepts from research and development (R&D) through to detailed design, commissioning, and project delivery. Delivering innovative engineering projects for diverse customers and industrial sectors.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Independently delivering technical work packages on larger engineering projects.
- Serving as Technical Lead for smaller projects, ensuring delivery meets quality, budget, and timescale.
- Conducting research, concept generation, feasibility studies, and detailed machine design.
- Producing technical drawings and documentation in compliance with relevant standards, including BS8888.
- Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring compliance with Machinery Directive (EU) & CE/UKCA requirements.
- Identifying, specifying, and delivering innovative manufacturing technologies aligned with TRL 3+ (Technology Readiness Level) and MRL 3+ (Manufacturing Readiness Level).
- Collaborating closely with:
- Customers
- Industrial partners
- Multidisciplinary engineering teams
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About You
You are degree-qualified (BEng, MEng, BSc, or MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with 5-10 years’ experience in:
- Mechanical engineering
- Manufacturing engineering
- Machinery & automation
Proven Experience & Required Skills
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Design expertise in:
- Machinery
- Automation systems
- Manufacturing equipment
- Complex mechanical products
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Comprehensive understanding of the entire engineering lifecycle—from concept to delivery and commissioning.
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Ability to produce technical drawings compliant with BS8888 standards.
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Working knowledge of (or proficiency with):
- Siemens NX or SolidWorks
- 3D CAD packages
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Strong understanding of:
- Engineering materials & manufacturing techniques
- Industry standards and regulations
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Experience with:
- Specifying and engineering pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Electrical & electronic components used in machine design
- Sensors, instrumentation, and data logging
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Familiarity with Machinery Directive and requirements for CE/UKCA certification.
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Excellent problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
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Strong:
- Technical reporting
- Presentation skills
- Stakeholder engagement
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Practical and hands-on approach with a willingness to support:
- Prototyping
- Build processes
- Commissioning activities
Desirable Skills & Knowledge
- PLC hardware experience
- Expertise in Arduino / Raspberry Pi platforms
- Basic/advanced programming skills
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Benefits
You’ll enjoy:
- TWS Management Solutions
About the MTC: The Manufacturing Technology Centre
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally respected research and development organisation. We bridge the gap between industry and academia and host leading engineers and scientists.
Our expertise helps businesses thrive by advancing technological and engineering capabilities, improving efficiency, capability, and competitiveness.
We offer:
- A supportive collaborative environment with access to advanced manufacturing equipment
- Partnerships with industry, academia, and global research institutions
- Cutting-edge facil ITies across multiple sectors, including:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Rail
- Food & Drink
- Infrastructure
- Construction
- Electronics
- Oil & Gas
- Defence
Our Origins
As one of the UK’s largest public-sector manufacturing investments, the **MTC is a flagship project of Innovate UK and part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult.
We operate at the intersection of Idea – Innovation – Industry. Cutting-edge applied research is piloted on a real-world, industrial scale, ensuring tangible results.
- Substantial R&D capabilities
- Centres of expertise in advanced manufacturing management, factory design, and skills development
- Hybrid centres managing sustainable growth through innovation
- A flagship for world-class research, based in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford
Additional Notes
Due to the nature of work:
- Reference checks are mandatory
- Security clearance may be required.
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