Mechanical Engineer - Design

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Machine Design Engineer to join our Mechatronics & Machines Team in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable mechanical design engineer with a strong background in machinery, automation, and manufacturing equipment design. You will play a key role in delivering innovative engineering projects for a wide range of customers and industrial sectors, taking concepts from research and development through to detailed design, commissioning support, and delivery.

Responsibilities

Independently delivering technical work packages on larger engineering projects; Acting as Technical Lead on smaller projects, ensuring delivery to quality, budget and timescale requirements; Conducting research, concept generation, feasibility studies and detailed machine design; Producing technical drawings and documentation in compliance with relevant standards, including BS8888; Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring compliance with Machinery Directive and CE/UKCA requirements; Identifying, specifying and delivering innovative manufacturing technologies and capabilities; Working closely with customers, industrial partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams; Contributing to technology development activities focused on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) 3+.

Requirements

Degree-qualified (BEng, MEng, BSc or MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; 5-10 years' experience within mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, machinery, or automation environments; Proven experience designing machinery, automation systems, manufacturing equipment or complex mechanical products; Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through to delivery and commissioning; Ability to produce technical drawings to BS8888 standards; Working knowledge of Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD packages; Knowledge of materials, manufacturing techniques, engineering standards and regulations; Experience specifying and applying pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems; Understanding of electrical and electronic components used within machine design; Knowledge of sensors, instrumentation, data logging and analysis; Experience working to Machinery Directive and CE/UKCA marking requirements; Strong problem-solving and risk-management capabilities; Excellent technical reporting, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills; Hands-on, practical engineering approach with a willingness to support build and commissioning activities when required.

Nice to have

PLC hardware experience; Knowledge of Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi platforms; Programming experience; Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards accreditation

Benefits

Private medical insurance; Enhanced pension contribution (2x contribution scheme); Electric vehicle lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Hybrid working opportunities; 4-day working week; Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and nationally significant manufacturing programmes; Competitive salary; Excellent Pension Scheme; Flexible Working