Design Engineer - RVM

CR_70 CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited; Baildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Merit-based progression

Safety commitment

International team

Job summary

CMbE CarnaudMetalbox Engineering based in Shipley, Bradford, is seeking a Design Engineer to develop mechanical components for Reverse Vending Machines and support integration with electrical systems. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety compliance, manufacturability, and cost targets while contributing to prototype builds and design verification activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, is proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Siemens NX) and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing and developing mechanical components.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and industrialise mechanical designs for RVMs and associated systems.
• Create CAD models and manufacturing drawings; support prototype builds and trials.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering to integrate sensors and PCBs as mass production approaches.
• Ensure designs meet safety, manufacturability, usability and cost targets.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: We have a new vacancy for a Design Engineer to be based at our site in Shipley, Bradford. About CMbE CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food, and aerosol cans. With our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, it is an exciting time to join our business. CMbE offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Your mission in CMbE

Your mission in CMbE The Design Engineer will be supporting the development and industrialisation of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) designed by CMB's industrial partner. Working as part of a small multidisciplinary team, the role will involve responsibility for modifying and improving existing machine designs to meet safety compliance, manufacturability, usability and cost targets. They will create and develop mechanical component designs, support prototype builds and product trials, and work collaboratively with Electrical Engineering colleagues to integrate sensors, PCBs and other devices before the machines enter mass production. They will work closely with Electrical Engineering teams to support the integration of electromechanical components, contribute to prototype builds and design verification activities, and ensure designs meet performance, quality and manufacturing requirements. This role requires strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and improve existing designs to enhance safety, manufacturability, usability and cost‑effectiveness. Strong planning and organisational skills are essential, to manage priorities and meet project deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. They will also be a collaborative team player, capable of working effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

About you

About you The ideal candidate will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and have experience working to project budgets while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement. Strong communication, planning and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret technical information, manage priorities effectively and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver successful project outcomes. They will be confident in producing high‑quality CAD models and manufacturing documentation, while effectively interpreting and communicating technical information to a variety of stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proficient in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, Siemens NX or similar, and capable of producing accurate 2D manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.

What CMbE Offers You

• The opportunity to build a career in a multi‑cultural environment
• To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• Join us and become part of an international team of professionals across the Crown packaging group who are passionate about precision engineering, can making machinery and sustainable packaging!

Crown Holdings, Inc.

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future. Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best‑in‑class packaging while championing best‑in‑class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.