Job Title:
Mechanical Design Engineer
About Us:
We are a leading manufacturer of collagen products for the food industry, supplying high-quality edible films and coatings to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries.
About the Role:
This is a full-time position based at our UK facility, where you will be responsible for designing and developing new mechanical equipment to improve quality, safety, and output.
Responsibilities:
* Design equipment and processes to improve product and process performance and safety.
* Define, plan, and organise all aspects of a project, including financial evaluation, control of budgets and timescales.
* Generate prototype designs, conduct testing, quantify and justify the preferred design.
* Perform commissioning and testing of new plant or systems, assessing their suitability for their stated purpose.
* Provide advice, support, and training to Production and Maintenance departments.
* Supervise and control external contractors during project life cycles.
Requirements:
* Engineering design skills and an innovative approach to problem-solving are essential.
* You will have good all-round project management skills, ensuring completion of multiple concurrent projects within cost, time, and quality boundaries.
* You must be able to communicate and influence effectively at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Solid working knowledge of machinery design codes and safety standards.
* Practical knowledge of 3D modelling, preferably with Solid Edge.
Estimated Salary Range:
£60,000 - £80,000 per annum