Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Runcorn
Sector: Automation / Special Purpose Machinery
Salary: £47,500 - £53,000

Owen Daniels has engaged with a key client and an established Automation company providing a wide range of services to the Medical Device, Life Science and Consumer Goods industry, and high-profile clients. Due to team & project growth an opportunity has arisen for a SeniorMechanical Design Engineer to join on a permanent basis.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for producing innovative design solutions and offering technical assistance throughout the implementation, commissioning, and testing phases of the robotic applications for a diverse range of prominent clients.


Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to define, devise, execute, and validate specialized robotic applications.

• Creating mechanical design blueprints and material lists using the SolidWorks CAD package.

• Recognizing critical safety areas in designs and addressing them through calculations, proof of concept, and necessary testing.

• Assisting sales and applications teams by presenting reliable solutions, including innovative concepts, to customers.

• Taking part in design risk assessments following BS EN 12100-2010 standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and machinery safety laws.

• Providing guidance and supervision to team members.

• Assisting the mechanical design manager in enhancing design processes and the overall design team

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Batchelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• 5+ years’ experience in the detail design of bespoke machinery; from blank sheets of paper to commissioning and validated system

• Ability to carry out calculations to support your design.

• Understanding of machinery regulations and the healthy and safety aspect of machinery design.

• Knowledge of 3D Cad design.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 BH.

• Pension Scheme.

• Early Friday finish.

• Training and Development opportunities.

• Bonuses.

• Hybrid Working.

If you could be interested in the role as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, please apply with your latest CV, Salary expectation and availability as soon as possible. Call Kieren at Owen Daniels on for further information.