Mechanical Design Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery Design Engineer Are you passionate about designing machines from scratch and solving real manufacturing challenges? We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer / Machinery Design Engineer to join our customer’s team working on PLC‑ and robot‑based special purpose machinery. The Role: * Hands‑on mechanical design using SolidWorks or other 3D CAD. * Leading unique factory automation projects. * Selecting and sizing components, producing BOMs and production drawings. Why Join? * Work on a wide variety of bespoke automation machinery. * A culture that values innovation and problem‑solving. * See your designs come to life in fast‑moving automated systems. About Hartland Recruitment: A specialist engineering recruitment agency with 36 years’ experience placing Engineers in Automation, Control, and Machinery Manufacturing roles across the UK. Reliable, accurate, and trusted. Important: Applicants must have permanent UK work rights — sponsorship is not available