Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
About Our Client
Global leader in process and packaging technology, specialising in innovative solutions for the food industry, delivering high-quality packaging systems that ensure food safety and efficiency.
The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will join a small, dynamic design team to develop complex mechanical assemblies and mechanisms for food packaging machinery using advanced 3D CAD systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical components for customer and development projects
Lead technical aspects of projects and provide guidance to junior team members
Collaborate with electrical engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions
Create concepts, design schemes, and production-ready documentation
Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards
Interface directly with customers during specification meetings
Support project builds and commissioning activities
Contribute to cost-effective design solutions
Requirements
5-10 years' experience designing complex mechanical assemblies using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
Working knowledge of pneumatic systems and electrical drive systems (servo technology)
Food packaging machinery experience preferred (or transferab...