Leads the mechanical design and development of industrial handling equipment, including conveyors, robotic cells, AGV systems, and storage systems. Produces layouts, 3D models, manufacturing drawings, calculations, FEA, risk assessments, and FMEA documentation. Leads distributed engineering teams, manages project schedules, supports manufacturing and installation, and collaborates with customers and cross-functional teams. The role requires mechanical handling or automotive tooling experience, automation knowledge, CAD proficiency, and UK and international travel.
Job Summary
As a Senior / Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design and develop mechanical handling equipment for a range of manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with in-house engineers and Analogic’s wider cross-functional teams to ensure equipment designs meet quality, efficiency and safety standards. Given the seasonal nature of automotive work, you will also work with the Technical Applications team to develop your Applications Engineer skills, with opportunities to work across all sectors Analogic serves.
Roles & Responsibilities
Team Working/Leading
- Lead collaborative, innovative design of industrial handling equipment, including conveyors, robotic cells, AGV systems, storage systems and other specialist manufacturing equipment.
- Lead in-house engineers in the UK and India and/or subcontract personnel throughout the design process.
- Agree project schedules and priorities with the Engineering Manager / Technical Lead.
- Delegate tasks to the Engineering Project team.
- Support regular reviews and management of technical project progress.
- Prepare regular progress reports as required by the Engineering Manager / Technical Lead.
- Collaborate with Engineering Department team leaders and members to share knowledge and apply best practice.
- Help the Engineering Manager / Technical Lead schedule projects and resources as required.
- Compile information for operation and maintenance manuals.
- Prepare and send transmittal documents to other departments through the internal transmittal system.
- Provide support and leadership outside normal working hours as required.
- Lead and engage with remote teams in the UK and worldwide.
- Ensure strict adherence to the ‘no fault forward’ philosophy for engineering outputs.
Technical
- Prepare scheme drawings and layouts for assessment against customer specifications.
- Create 3D models.
- Prepare detailed mechanical drawings for manufacture.
- Assess basic designs using power and stress calculations, considering cost-effectiveness and ease of manufacture and maintenance.
- Conduct stress analysis (FEA), design risk assessments (DRA) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
- Always follow Company procedures and specific instructions.
- Experience designing pneumatics systems.
Time Management
- Deliver work within the hours and deadlines agreed with the Engineering Manager / Technical Lead.
- Highlight all constraints or issues that may affect engineering deadlines and project schedules.
Communication
- Identify and immediately report engineering constraints or issues to the Engineering Manager / Technical Lead.
- Attend regular project and design reviews, providing the Engineering Manager / Technical Lead and projects team with accurate schedule and work completion updates.
- Flag any additional support needed to complete work accurately and on time.
- Complete CCARs according to Company procedures whenever timing plans or engineering hours are affected.
Cross Functional Working
- Continually strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders to support successful project completion.
- Support the development of engineering schemes and specifications for sales quotations and bid returns.
- Provide engineering support as needed during manufacture and installation.
- Conduct surveys at customer sites and attend customer-led meetings as required.
- Support all departments and the wider Company as required to deliver projects successfully.
Work Location
- Based in the UK, working out of the Wickford office.
Health & Safety
- Always comply with Group and Company policies and procedures.
- Use all Company equipment and personal PPE correctly, following Company procedures.
- Report all health and safety issues and concerns promptly and professionally to your line manager and/or a Health and Safety Representative.
Equality
- Familiarise oneself with, and adhere to the Company’s Equality Policy at all times.
Company Values
- All employees must conduct themselves in accordance with our Corporate Company Values and Business Ethics at all times.
Flexibility
- You may need to work from our UK sites for several weeks at a time.
- Analogic operates globally, so UK and international travel will be required.
- Work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
Requirements
Skills & Attributes
- Highly Organised & self-motivated.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Sound understanding of MS Office packages.
- Proficient in Solidworks / AutoCAD / Inventor.
- Team player.
- Good technical literacy skills.
- Adaptable & flexible.
Experience
- Proven experience in Automotive Tooling or Mechanical Handling.
- Manufacturing Automation methods and processes.
- Value for money and current market value .
- Supplier base knowledge .
- Understanding of project costs - design, management, manufacture, installation etc.
Qualifications
- Time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Experience using Catia.
- Knowledge of current industry Materials Handling systems best practice for automotive & general industry.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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