Mechanical Design Engineer

A growing automation engineering company specialising in warehouse automation and materials handling solutions is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of bespoke automated systems.

The company delivers end-to-end automation projects across manufacturing, logistics, and distribution environments, covering everything from concept design through to installation and system support. Due to continued growth and increasing project demand, they are looking to expand their engineering team.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing special purpose machinery and automated material handling equipment used in warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing facilities.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of automation projects, including concept development, detailed design, and support during manufacture and installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design special purpose machinery and automated materials handling systems

• Develop 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software

• Design components and assemblies including conveyors, robotic interfaces, and handling equipment

• Ensure designs consider manufacturability, tolerances, assembly, and serviceability

• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation

• Collaborate with controls engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams

• Support system integration, testing, and commissioning

• Participate in design reviews and technical problem solving

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

• Experience designing special purpose machinery or automation systems

• Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)

• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and BOMs

• Good understanding of design for manufacture and assembly

• Strong problem-solving ability and engineering judgement

Desirable

• Experience within materials handling, intralogistics, or warehouse automation

• Exposure to robotics integration or automated systems

• Experience working with large assemblies or complex machinery

• Experience contributing to full project lifecycle engineering

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Opportunity to work on large-scale automation and robotics projects

• Collaborative engineering environment

• Career progression within a growing engineering business

• Exposure to advanced automation and intralogistics technologies

If this role sounds of interest, please click apply today.