Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Bespoke Machinery and Automation Location: Leicester, Leicestershire Job Type: Permanent Full-Time The Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke industrial machinery and automation equipment. This is an opportunity for an established design engineer to take ownership of mechanical engineering projects, producing detailed designs and engineering documentation from initial concept through to manufacture and final assembly. The business is looking to strengthen its existing engineering team with someone who brings substantial hands-on mechanical design experience, strong technical judgement and a genuine interest in developing a long-term career within mechanical design engineering. We are particularly interested in engineers who have spent several years designing mechanical equipment, machinery, mechanisms or complex assemblies within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Working as part of the engineering team, your responsibilities will include: Taking ownership of mechanical design projects from initial concept and development through to manufacture and assembly. Producing detailed 3D CAD models, mechanical assemblies and accurate engineering drawings. Preparing manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs) and associated technical documentation. ..... full job details .....