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Mechanical Design Engineer

Owen DanielsMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 10 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£40k - £50k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

<strong>Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation)</strong> Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience designing automation or robotics machinery, strong SolidWorks skills, and a proven background in mechanical design? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a leading engineering and automation business, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Milton Keynes.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical design background, experience designing bespoke automated machinery or robotic systems, and the ability to take projects from concept through to manufacture.<strong>Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation)</strong>Permanent PositionSalary: £40,000-£50,000 Monday to FridayMilton Keynes<strong>Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation)</strong><strong>Job Description</strong> • Design bespoke automated machinery, robotic systems, and special purpose equipment using SolidWorks• Produce detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and assembly documentation• Develop innovative mechanical design solutions from concept through to production• Work closely with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and project engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery• Carry out design calculations, tolerance analysis, and component selection• Support prototype builds, testing, commissioning, and design validation activities• Modify and improve existing machinery and automation systems to enhance performance and reliability• Liaise with suppliers and customers regarding technical specifications and design requirements• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, quality requirements, and health &amp; safety regulations• Manage multiple design projects while meeting project deadlines and budgets• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices<strong>Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation)</strong><strong>Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications</strong> • Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline• Minimum 6 years' experience in mechanical design engineering• Strong experience designing automation machinery, robotic systems, or special purpose machinery• Proficient in SolidWorks with experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings• Experience taking designs from concept through to manufacture and assembly• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, and assembly• Experience selecting mechanical components including bearings, actuators, gearboxes, motors, and pneumatics• Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team If you, or anyone you know are interested in the role, click apply or send your CV to <strong></strong>

Skills

Robotics
Mechanical Design
SolidWorks
Tolerance Analysis

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