Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Posted 7 days ago by Hays

£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Summary: This role is for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at a cutting-edge advanced manufacturing company in Northern Ireland, specializing in bespoke machine build and automation solutions. The engineer will lead the design and implementation of innovative robotic systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires significant experience in mechanical design and offers opportunities for professional development within a rapidly growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the mechanical design, development, and implementation of robotic and automated equipment systems.
  • Develop concepts, detailed designs, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and directives.
  • Oversee prototype development, testing, and commissioning.
  • Collaborate with electrical, controls, and software engineers.
  • Engage directly with clients to gather requirements and provide technical support.
  • Mentor junior engineers and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • At least seven years of experience in mechanical design.
  • Proficiency in CAD, particularly SolidWorks.
  • Strong understanding of automation equipment, including conveyors, robotics, and machine vision systems.
  • Experience with pneumatic systems, design calculations, and precision machining tolerances.

Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly

City: Londonderry

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Engineering

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your New Company This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge advanced manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, specialising in bespoke machine build, automation, robotics, and software solutions for a global client base. Their focus is on developing state-of-the-art technologies that can be rapidly deployed into manufacturing environments, helping clients streamline operations and focus on their core business. The company partners with leading global organisations and offers a comprehensive portfolio ranging from individual robotic cells to large-scale customised systems.

Your New Role As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in leading the mechanical design, development, and implementation of innovative systems for robotic and automated equipment. You will be responsible for developing concepts, detailed designs, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks, while ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards and directives. The role involves overseeing prototype development, testing, and commissioning, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams including electrical, controls, and software engineers. You will also engage directly with clients to gather requirements and provide technical support, while mentoring junior engineers and managing project timelines, budgets, and resources.

What You Will Need to Succeed To be successful in this role, you will hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and have at least seven years of experience in mechanical design. You will be proficient in CAD and have a strong understanding of automation equipment, including conveyors, robotics, and machine vision systems. Experience with pneumatic systems, design calculations, and precision machining tolerances is essential.

What You Will Get in Return In return, you will join a progressive and innovative organisation experiencing rapid growth, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will work with a supportive and collaborative team, enjoy autonomy in managing your workload, and contribute to projects for some of the world's most successful technology and manufacturing companies. The role offers a competitive salary, company pension, and on-site parking, all within a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment.

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