The Role
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.
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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.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in automotive tooling or mechanical handling
- Experience with manufacturing automation methods and processes
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor
- Experience designing pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of supplier bases and current market value
- Understanding of project costs covering design, management, manufacture, and installation
- Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience
- HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Sound understanding of Microsoft Office packages
- Experience using CATIA
- Knowledge of materials-handling systems best practices for automotive and general industry
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Analogic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Analogic and has not been reviewed or approved by Analogic.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Every‑other‑Friday off through a 9/80 schedule is considered a standout perk that regularly adds extra days away from work for many roles. PTO plus paid holidays and sick time are also featured as part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is promoted, strengthening long‑term savings from day one. This structure is positioned as competitive for a mid‑size employer.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental leave is included, providing meaningful support for new parents. This sits alongside family‑oriented benefits within the broader package.
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The Company
What We Do
Analogic provides leading-edge healthcare and security technology solutions to advance the practice of medicine and save lives. We are recognized around the world for advanced imaging systems and technology that enable computed tomography, digital mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as automated threat detection for aviation security. Analogic’s aviation security solutions, such as our ConneCT checkpoint security scanner, are designed to meet the highest standards for threat detection and are operational at airports worldwide. Our CT, MRI, and digital mammography products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), providing state-of-the-art capability and enabling them to enter new markets and expand their existing market presence. Today, Analogic's subsystems are used in approximately half of the world's CT and MRI scanners. For over 50 years we've enabled customers to thrive, improving the health and enhancing the safety of people around the world. Analogic is headquartered just north of Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.analogic.com.
