Tech Connect Group
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer at Tech Connect Group, based in Houghton-le-Spring, North East. This is a apprenticeship role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Apprenticeship · On site
- Location
- Houghton-le-Spring, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Mechanical Engineer
Reference 639522286348872513
About the role
Overview
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This role involves taking ownership of mechanical design elements on automation projects, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to complex engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture.
Base pay range
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Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design activities on automation projects, ensuring integration with process, layout, simulation, and controls teams.
- Manage scope, timing, and resources for allocated tasks, reporting progress to senior engineers.
- Produce and review Functional Design Specifications, DFMEA, PFMEA, ergonomic studies, and FEA.
- Ensure compliance with customer and internal design standards, CAD management, and data storage protocols.
- Select components, liaise with suppliers, and gain technical approvals prior to manufacture.
- Host and participate in internal and customer design reviews.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior engineers, graduates, and apprentices.
- Provide design support to manufacturing, assembly, and site teams.
- Contribute design concepts for sales and new business enquiries.
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient in SolidWorks with strong understanding of precision automation, tooling, tolerances, materials, and surface finishes.
- Experienced in mechanical design across all project stages, from sales concepts to detailed release.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a lessons-learned approach to resolving challenges.
- Background in Powertrain or Special Purpose Machine automation, with ability to lead complex designs and guide others.
- Commercial awareness of budgets and on-time delivery.
- Knowledge of British and international standards for industrial automation system design and installation.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Industries: Robot Manufacturing
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Reference: 639522286348872513 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 13 Dec 2026 · Listed via Tech Connect Group
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