Head of Mechanical Design - Robotics

You will be our Head of Mechanical Design and ultimately responsible for every aspect of mechanical design - from concept to manufacture. You will oversee and be the driving force for new product development. The role will also require you to lead and mentor a small team of design engineers.

You will oversee 2 less experienced designers and liaise directly with our production team.

• The ability to design from 1st principles with an aptitude to create novel solutions.


• Experience in the design of special purpose machines, precision mechanisms and/or xyz motion systems and/or jigs and fixtures.


• Passion for Mechanical Design


• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related subject


• Experience with 3D parametric modelling package (preferably Autodesk Inventor)


• Eligibility to work in the UK


• Comfortable with occasional UK and International travel


Desirable requirements:


• Practical experience of metal working machines, milling, turning etc.


• Exposure to robotics and/or automation
  
  RoBAT Ltd has a small multi-disciplined team of 20 people designing and manufacturing, high value robotic machines for testing all types of printed circuit boards in our Macclesfield, Cheshire headquarters.


Most of our sales are in China and the USA where we have our own small factories and staff employed to provide local support for the machines. We have established ourselves as the market leader in our niche market.

Our products are used by some of the largest companies in the world (e.g. Cisco Systems, Ericsson, Oracle, Nokia, Foxconn).

RoBAT offers an excellent working environment within a close-knit team. As part of your employment, you will receive all the usual benefits, including;


• 25 days holiday per annum


• A company Sick Pay Scheme and pension


• Very competitive salary on offer for the right person