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