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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Lynx Recruitment Ltd

Scotland

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

30 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative design team in the food packaging sector. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in 3D CAD systems to create complex mechanical assemblies, ensuring safety and efficiency in packaging solutions. You will collaborate closely with electrical engineers and directly interface with customers to deliver tailored solutions. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a flexible working environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering and design in a dynamic industry.

Competitive salary package

Pension benefits

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative work environment

International project exposure

5-10 years' experience in mechanical design with a focus on food packaging.
Strong skills in 3D CAD and ability to produce detailed 2D drawings.

Design and develop mechanical components for food packaging machinery.
Lead projects and collaborate with electrical engineering teams.

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Mechanical Design

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Pneumatic Systems

Electrical Drive Systems

Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics)

HNC in Engineering

SolidWorks

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Food Packaging Industry Bristol

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 transferable skills from similar industries)
Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics) – Minimum HNC required
Strong 3D modelling skills with ability to produce detailed 2D drawings
Knowledge of machinery directives and UKCA/CE marking
Excellent problem–solving and communication skills

Technical Knowledge Areas