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Design Engineer (Special Purpose Machinery)

Job Description - Design Engineer (Special Purpose Machinery)

Design Engineer (Special Purpose Machinery)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Progression + Training + Company Bonus

Manchester

Are you a Design Engineer who has worked on special purpose machinery, looking to join an industry leading specialist automation company where you will design and develop cutting-edge machinery?

Are you looking to have full autonomy to handle projects and utilise your expertise to solve advanced engineering problems?

In this role you will design a wide range of varied custom machinery, support projects and find engineering solutions across an array of industries including automotive and aerospace. The position will primarily be design focused using SolidWorks with additional hands-on involvement in the fitting and assembling as you oversee projects from concept to completion.

This company specialises in bespoke automation and engineering solutions for high-profile clientele, developing innovative machinery to solve manufacturing problems and address gaps within the market. With plans of continued growth, they are looking for creative engineers to join a team where the work is varied and expansive.

This role would suit a Design Engineer from a special purpose machinery background, with hands-on workshop experience and an understanding of taking projects from concept, through design, to completion, looking for a varied position offering technical involvement, specialist training, and clear opportunities for progression.

The Role:

Designing, testing, and manufacturing bespoke automation machinery
Working on conveyors, robotic packing systems, and laser marking machinery
Work alongside a team of Engineers to handle products from concept to completion
37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday; 8:30 - 4:30The Person

Mechanical Design Engineer
Worked on special purpose machinery
Hands-on experience in a workshop or DIYReference number: BBBH26843a

Design, Engineering, Engineer, DFM, SPM, Manufacture, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, CAD, Electrical, NPD, NPI, SolidWorks, Product, Development, Project, Workshop, Automation, Automotive

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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