Mechanical Design Engineer

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