Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

White Label Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Norwich to lead mechanical design from concept to manufacture and installation. The role involves hands-on SolidWorks design, visiting customer sites and collaborating with production and project teams to deliver bespoke machinery and conveyors.

The ideal candidate will have strong SolidWorks experience, a background in SP machinery or packaging/automation, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while solving

Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks mechanical design experience.
• Background in special purpose machinery, conveyors, automation or production machinery.
• Experience taking projects from concept through detailed design, manufacture and installation.

Responsibilities

• Take mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Produce 3D models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design bespoke machinery, conveyors, guarding, platforms and automated equipment.
• Visit customer sites to understand requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Support production line relocation, machinery modification and upgrade projects.
• Provide technical support throughout manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Work closely with Project Engineers, customers and manufacturing teams.
• Review designs and provide guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Strong SolidWorks design experience

Customer-site experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Norwich

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 DOE

Industry: Special Purpose Machinery / FMCG / Conveyors / Automation

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a small, established engineering business specialising in bespoke machinery, conveyor systems and production line solutions for the FMCG sector.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of projects from initial customer requirements through SolidWorks design, manufacture, installation and commissioning. You will also provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers and work closely with customers, manufacturing and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Produce 3D models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design bespoke machinery, conveyors, guarding, platforms and automated equipment.
• Visit customer sites to understand requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Support production line relocation, machinery modification and upgrade projects.
• Provide technical support throughout manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Work closely with Project Engineers, customers and manufacturing teams.
• Review designs and provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Resolve design and manufacturing issues throughout the project lifecycle.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong SolidWorks mechanical design experience.
• Background within special purpose machinery, conveyors, automation, material handling or production machinery.
• Experience taking projects from concept through detailed design, manufacture and installation.
• Strong understanding of practical engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable visiting customer sites and discussing technical requirements.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers would be advantageous.
• FMCG, food & beverage, packaging or similar machinery experience would be beneficial