Overview
Due to continued growth, there is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established engineering team specialising in the design and manufacture of manufacturing machinery. The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities within the engineering department and will report to the Lead Engineer.
Responsibilities
* Design machinery for customer projects and contribute to R&D initiatives and product development.
* Identify and implement cost-saving improvements.
* Occasionally participate in equipment testing (potentially in the presence of customers).
* Take full ownership of design, development, and release of machines for manufacture.
* Produce build manuals, user manuals, and testing documentation, as well as other statutory documentation.
Team and Skills
The engineering team currently includes Mechanical Design Engineers and Control & Automation Engineers. The right candidate will be a strong team player with a solid understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings, and industry standards, paired with a proactive and committed approach. A creative yet structured mindset with attention to detail and a right-first-time attitude is essential.
Key qualifications and attributes
* SolidWorks competency
* Experience with SolidWorks/EPDM Vault (advantageous)
* Strong IT skills, including MS Office applications
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Good understanding of pneumatic control systems
* Knowledge of ATEX and CE marking requirements (preferred)
* Ideally 5+ years’ experience within the packaging machinery industry or a related sector
Salary & Benefits
* Location: West Sussex (close to a mainline train station for easy commuting)
* Hours: 35 per week, with flexibility required on occasion
* Annual performance-related bonus
* Annual pay review
* Company mobile phone & laptop
* Optional private medical healthcare
* Strong career progression opportunities
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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