Company description: Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Coperion owned by Hillenbrand, is a trusted technology provider in the food industry, operating from the UK and USA. We offer comprehensive solutions, from design to lifetime support, for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes, along with services leveraging the latest technology, ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Join us at Baker Perkins, where we push boundaries in the food industry. We are now hiring, for our site in Peterborough : Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Job Purpose To design and issue food process equipment into manufacture for customer contracts To develop the Baker Perkins equipment range through continuous improvement and new equipment development projects. To provide technical support to all relevant business areas, including sales, manufacturing / assembly, installation / commission, and customer services. Job description: Design mechanical equipment and systems, to achieve our customers specifications and meet Baker Perkins standards and quality procedures Generate all associated engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and part lists for manufacturing and assembly purposes Support manufacturing / assembly / installation and commission to resolve any design issues, maintaining technical ownership throughout the project lifecycle Support Sales and Customer Services departments as a mechanical engineering and equipment expert Identify opportunities to improve and develop existing equipment as well as developing new equipment Proactively contribute new ideas, drive innovation, and seek continuous improvement in our tools, processes, and products. Required profile: A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above) or similar level of experience Experience designing original capital equipment such as Food & Beverage (Bakery, Biscuits, Confectionary industry, for example), O&G, Pharmaceuticals Fluent in the use of 3D CAD packages and experience of PLM Software Able to perform mechanical calculations and/or analysis to support design activity Solution-driven and customer-oriented approach Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise accordingly Strong ability to self-lead and work effectively within a team Experience with EN ISO Standards, EU Directives and CE marking desirable Any knowledge of pressure vessel design or designing for ATEX environments would be advantageous We don't expect you to have all of the points listed to apply. If you are an experienced design engineer and interested in working at Baker Perkins, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help us in Shaping What Matters For Tomorrow. What we offer: -