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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Full-Time | Onsite
Automation | Robotics | Special Purpose Machinery
Want to design machines that don't exist yet?
If you're the type of engineer who enjoys solving problems others can't, leading projects from concept to commissioning, and seeing your designs come to life on the shop floor, this could be the role you've been waiting for.
We're working with a highly respected automation engineering business that designs and builds bespoke robotic and automated manufacturing systems for leading manufacturers across automotive, medical, healthcare, and advanced industrial sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering innovative automation projects.
This isn't a role where you'll be producing the same designs repeatedly.
You'll be leading the design and delivery of complex automation projects, working on custom-built machinery, robotics integration, and innovative manufacturing solutions that challenge conventional engineering thinking.
The Opportunity
As the lead mechanical design authority on your projects, you'll take ownership from initial concept through to customer handover.
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Responsibilities include:
- Leading the mechanical design of bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery projects
- Creating innovative design solutions using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or Solid Edge
- Driving design reviews, ensuring designs are robust, reliable, manufacturable, and commercially viable
- Collaborating with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and installation teams to deliver successful projects
- Working directly with customers, understanding technical requirements, and turning ideas into reality
- Supporting machine build, commissioning, and installation activities where required
- Mentoring and influencing engineering best practice across the wider engineering team
- Managing project delivery to agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards
About You
You'll likely have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Special Purpose Machinery
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Automated Production Equipment
You'll also have:
- 7+ years' experience within a mechanical design engineering environment
- Strong 3D CAD experience (Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar)
- A proven track record of delivering engineering projects from concept through to completion
- Strong knowledge of machine design principles and machinery safety requirements
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with customers and stakeholders
- HNC, HND, or Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
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Why Apply?
- £45,000 - £55,000 salary
- Work on genuinely complex and technically challenging automation projects
- Design bespoke machinery and robotic systems from concept through to installation
- Join a growing business with a strong pipeline of future projects
- Be part of an employee-owned organisation where employees share in the company's success
- Enjoy real autonomy, technical ownership, and influence over project delivery
- Opportunity to develop your career within a highly respected automation engineering business
If you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role where you can lead projects, influence designs, and work on cutting-edge automation systems, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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