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