Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Colchester area | £50,000–£70,000 + benefits
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys developing machinery from concept through to completion?
We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing company in the Colchester area, designing bespoke automated machinery and precision handling systems.
This is a hands-on design role where you'll use SolidWorks to develop completely new machines, working alongside electrical and software engineers to bring your designs to life.
Duties
- Design and develop special-purpose machinery from concept through to completion
- Produce 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
- Design precision mechanisms, automated handling systems and tooling for small, delicate components
- Develop machinery incorporating servo motors, stepper motors, robotics and vision systems
- Work alongside electrical and software engineers to develop new equipment
- Support prototyping, testing and continuous design improvements
Requirements
- Strong mechanical design background, ideally within special-purpose machinery or automation
- Experience designing new machinery from initial concept
- Excellent 3D CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks
- Knowledge of mechanical mechanisms, moving assemblies and manufacturing processes
- Experience with precision machinery, robotics or automated handling systems would be advantageous
- Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience
What's on Offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell holiday
- Life assurance
- Company gym/spa membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and further education opportunities
- Company social events
This Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position would suit someone who enjoys hands-on design and developing machinery that doesn't currently exist.
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