Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Crawley
Salary: -40,000 - -45,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer required for a specialist manufacturer of bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery based in West Sussex.

Our client is a well-established engineering business that designs and manufactures innovative automated production equipment and robotic systems supplied to customers across the UK and internationally.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview

• Design and development of bespoke automated machinery and robotic systems using SolidWorks
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and Bills of Materials
• Design mechanical components, fabricated assemblies, machined parts and pneumatic systems
• Support new product development and continuous improvement projects
• Work closely with electrical, controls, manufacturing and production teams
• Participate in design reviews and technical problem-solving activities
• Support machine build, testing and commissioning activities when required

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Previous experience within a machinery, automation, robotics or special-purpose equipment environment
• Proficient with 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication and assembly
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and BOMs
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and automated machinery would be advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Remuneration

• Salary -40,000 - -45,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on innovative automation and robotic machinery projects
• Additional company benefits to be discussed at interview

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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