Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer, Full-time Permanent, Up to £50,000 DOE Location: North Gloucestershire (between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury)

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and fast-growing automation and engineering business seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and technically skilled engineer with a strong background in bespoke automation machinery design, including complex sub-assemblies, conveyors, and special-purpose machinery.
You’ll be involved from concept through to completion developing innovative mechanical solutions that integrate seamlessly into fully automated systems. Working with a close-knit team of engineers, you’ll design, detail, and deliver projects that genuinely make an impact in modern manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop new and existing components and assemblies for custom automation systems
- Work from concept to detailed 3D design using Autodesk Inventor
- Produce Bills of Materials (BoMs) and technical documentation
- Support site layout design and contribute to project reviews
- Liaise with suppliers and internal engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle
- Ensure designs meet performance, quality, and cost requirements
- Support testing, build, and commissioning stages where required

Essential Skills & Experience:

- 5+ years’ experience in the design of industrial automation machinery or special-purpose equipment
- Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor (able to hit the ground running)
- Proven experience designing bespoke machines, conveyors, or complex sub-assemblies
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Confident producing design documentation and collaborating cross-functionally
- Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Eligible to work and live in the UK
- Must have own transport (rural site location)

Package & Benefits

- Salary up to £50,000 DOE
- Private healthcare (including partner and children) after 3-month probation
- Contributory pension scheme
- 21 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Spot bonuses for outstanding contributions
- Collaborative team environment with ongoing development opportunities

📞 Interested?  Apply online today or visit us at: Pertemps Gloucester Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ, Open Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Call us for more information: 01452 507500