Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Colchester area | £50,000-£70,000 + benefits

An established manufacturing business in the Colchester area is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team developing new automated manufacturing processes.

This is a hands-on role focused on designing and developing small, complex precision machinery, from initial concept and prototyping through to testing and implementation. You'll work with technologies including servos, stepper motors, robotics, camera inspection and automated handling systems.

The Role

Lead the mechanical design and development of automated machinery and manufacturing processes
Design component handling systems and tooling using SolidWorks
Develop prototypes and trial new processes and technologies
Work alongside electrical, software and manufacturing engineers to integrate automation into production
Identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality and production flexibility
Test and validate new machinery and processes
Develop solutions across processes including welding, soldering, potting, miniature assembly, testing and inspection
Maintain engineering drawings, models and documentation within an ISO 9001 environment
Ensure designs meet appropriate safety and engineering standards

About You

You'll have experience in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, process engineering or automation, ideally within a precision manufacturing environment.

You'll ideally have:

Strong 3D CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks
Experience designing machinery, tooling or automated equipment
Experience working with small, miniature or delicate components
Good knowledge of engineering practices, manufacturing processes and tooling
Experience developing prototypes or new manufacturing processes
An understanding of machine safety and safety-by-design
Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment
Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach

Experience with miniature electronic components, precision assembly or automated handling systems would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Option to buy and sell holiday
Life assurance
Company gym/spa membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Training and further education opportunities
Company social events

If you're a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for a technically challenging role where you can develop new automation and manufacturing technology, apply today!

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