Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £40K - £55k DOE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm and Friday 8am – 1pm
A rare opportunity has opened for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team at a genuinely exciting point in its growth. This position is ideal for an ambitious graduate or early-career engineer who wants to develop into a pivotal technical role and contribute to cutting-edge remote handling and robotic tooling solutions.
You’ll be working on complex mechanical systems, bespoke mechanisms, and innovative tooling for remote operations — including robot/manipulator tooling used in highly regulated environments. The role blends concept design, detailed engineering, prototyping, and hands-on testing, offering a unique chance to help shape world-leading products within a respected supplier to the nuclear decommissioning sector.
Roles and Responsibilities:
*Designing complex mechanical systems, mechanisms, and special-purpose machinery
*Developing robotic/manipulator tooling from concept through to prototype and test
*Producing 3D CAD models and drawings (preferably using Autodesk Inventor & Vault)
*Applying GD&T to BS8888:2020 standards
*Performing mechanical calculations and analysis to support design decisions
*Creating designs suitable for machining, welding, and 3D-printed manufacture
*Working within structured New Product Development processes
*Presenting technical topics clearly to varied audiences
*Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary engineering team while also working independently
Essential Experience:
*Demonstrable experience in mechanical system design, especially mechanisms or special-purpose machinery
*Strong 3D CAD capability and understanding of CAD administration
*Solid knowledge of GD&T (BS8888:2020)
*Understanding of manufacturing methods: machining, welding, 3D prototyping
*Ability to perform mechanical calculations/analysis
*Experience with concept development from a clean sheet
*Strong communication skills, written and verbal
*Naturally inquisitive, proactive, and strong problem-solving ability
*Proficiency with Microsoft Office
*Comfortable working independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable Experience:
*Remote handling equipment design or engineering for radioactive environments
*Producing engineering reports, procedures, and requirements
*Knowledge of project management processes
*Advanced user of Autodesk Inventor and Vault
*Hands-on workshop skills for prototyping
*Experience designing sheet-metal components and assemblies
*Willingness to represent the company at client sites, conferences, and exhibitions
*Basic understanding of electrical design
Benefits:
*Company Pension
*Healthcare
*25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
*Life Insurance
*Salary Sacrifice Scheme
*On-site parking