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Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Job role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Lincolnshire (On-site)
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: £52,000pa dependent on experience

Rise10 Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a highly innovative automation solutions provider to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.

Due to continued growth and project demand, they are seeking an experienced design engineer ready to step into a hands-on leadership role, driving both technical excellence and team development.

The Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take full ownership of the mechanical design lifecycle — from initial concept through to production. You’ll lead a small team, oversee design quality, and play a key role in delivering complex automation projects.

This is a highly collaborative position, working closely with project managers, production teams, and customers, while also mentoring junior engineers and shaping best practices within the design function.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Leadership

  * Lead end-to-end mechanical design from concept to production-ready output

  * Chair design reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders

  * Allocate and review work across the design team

  * Mentor and develop junior engineers

  * Maintain and improve drawing office standards

Project Delivery

  * Interpret technical specifications and project scope

  * Manage multiple projects against timelines and budgets

  * Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and production teams

Mechanical Design

  * Design robotic cells, conveyors, feeders, and end-of-arm tooling

  * Specify robots and associated equipment

  * Perform mechanical calculations (motors, gearboxes, shafts, etc.)

  * Produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings for bespoke machinery

Support & Commissioning

  * Assist with build, testing, and troubleshooting

  * Provide on-site support during installation when required

Skills & Experience Required:

  * Strong experience with 3D CAD software (Onshape and/or SolidWorks)

  * Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD

  * Solid understanding of BS308 drafting standards

  * Knowledge of EU Machinery Directive and safety standards

  * Experience designing robotic cells and automation systems

  * Strong understanding of mechanical components, materials, and fabrication processes

  * Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams

  * Confident communicator with the ability to engage customers

Qualifications:

  * Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a recognised apprenticeship

  * Minimum 8 years’ experience in mechanical design, ideally within automation or a similar industry

  * Previous leadership or mentoring experience is highly desirable

Why Apply?

  * Opportunity to step into a genuine leadership role

  * Work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects

  * Be part of a growing, forward-thinking engineering environment

  * Exclusive role managed by Rise10 Recruitment

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