Mechanical Design EngineerWe are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established, global engineering organisation specialising in packaging equipment used widely across the FMCG sector, including fulfilment, food and logistics environments.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of design projects, work closely with customers, and play a key role in developing innovative, bespoke mechanical solutions.
The RoleAs a Mechanical Design Engineer within the Innovation & NPD team, you will be responsible for:
Developing customised packaging and mechanical products based on specific customer requirements
Producing overall design and assembly drawings
Creating detailed manufacturing drawings for in-house and international production
Generating Bills of Materials and obtaining costings at initial concept stage
Liaising directly with customers alongside Sales to ensure designs meet expectations
Coordinating with the Project Manager to ensure timely project delivery
Contributing to the continuous improvement of existing product ranges
Completing product performance checklists for initial production builds
This role combines hands-on mechanical design with customer interaction and project ownership, offering real variety and responsibility within a fast-paced packaging equipment environment.
About You as a Mechanical Design Engineer:You will bring a strong mechanical engineering background and be confident designing mechanisms and fabricated assemblies.
Key experience and attributes include:
Proven expertise in mechanisms, fabricated assemblies and sheet metalwork
Experience working on capital equipment, machinery or packaging equipment (highly desirable)
A creative, user-focused approach to engineering
Good understanding of ergonomics and health & safety
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously using systems such as Teams and SharePoint
Ability to reverse engineer quickly from customer-supplied .STP files
Strong Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) experience
Numerically strong with a detailed and methodical approach
Ability to identify critical-to-quality features based on customer expectations for both internal and external inspection
Skills & Experience for a Mechanical Design Engineer:
Excellent working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD or similar design software
Experience of 3DX or a similar PLM system
Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and detailed manufacturing information to deadline
Experience working effectively within a small engineering team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
What’s on OfferYou will join a people-focused organisation that values innovation, teamwork and high-quality engineering standards. The business promotes collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on:
Delivering quality and customer-focused solutions
Acting with integrity and accountability
Encouraging collaboration and open communication
Maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance
Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across the workplace
If you are passionate about mechanical design and enjoy developing bespoke packaging equipment and machinery in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.
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