Mechanical Assembler

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Integrated Systems is seeking a time served Mechanical Assembly Engineer to ensure equipment and machinery are assembled to a high standard within expected timelines, contributing to exceptional customer experience and achieving operational excellence.

Responsibilities include reading and analysing drawings and BOMs, fitting components, forming pneumatic lines, and signing off torque/quality checks, while promoting teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly.
• Advanced NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Apprenticeship.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• A self-starter with a ‘can do’ flexible attitude.
• Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
• Drive and determination to succeed.
• Possess appropriate hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Health & Safety regulations and BWIS policies.
• Read and analyse assembly drawings, BOMs and specifications.
• Fit and assemble components according to specifications.
• Form and fasten pneumatic lines, fixtures and components.
• Sign off torque and quality checks and document issues.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Drive and determination

Hand tools

Education

Advanced NVQ Level 3

Job description

About Us: BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

We are looking for a time served Mechanical Assembly Engineer that will be responsible for ensuring that equipment and machinery is assembled to a high standard, within expected timelines. Helping the team provide an Exceptional Customer Experience by achieving our Operational Excellence goals, driving continuous improvement, promoting good teamwork, and acting in line with the company’s policies and values.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1974, current legislation and BWIS company policies & procedures
• Ensure safety glasses and shoes are always worn in the assembly areas along with addition PPE when required
• Read and analyse assembly drawings, bills of material and specification, to plan machine build operations.
• Fit and assemble components according to specifications. Using the correct tools and recognised engineering methods.
• Form and fasten pneumatic lines, fixtures, and components required to service machine with compressed air.
• Communicate any build and documentation issues to Operational Leadership.
• Mark all fasteners and sign worksheet, to confirm torque and quality checks have been completed
• Dismantle equipment and assist with packing and loading if required
• Offer guidance and support to supplementary mechanical assembly labour when required.
• Ensuring that BWIS procedures, quality and safety standards are adhered to.
• Providing training, guidance, and support to apprentices and other members of the assembly team to increase their skills and knowledge base
• Clean and organise all equipment and work areas, ensuring they are always free from hazards and customer ready
• Be available & have flexibility to work overtime on evenings and weekends if or when it is required

Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Expectations

• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical assembly, ideally in the packaging industry
• Education in a relevant engineering discipline, Advanced NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Apprenticeship.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• A self-starter with a ‘can do’ flexible attitude.
• Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
• Drive and determination to succeed
• Possess appropriate hand tools

The Company

BW Integrated Systems is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of end-of-line packaging equipment solutions and packaging automation, as well as systems integration. With multiple manufacturing facilities and more than 846 team members worldwide, BW Integrated Systems is a global partner for our customers and has installations in more than 50 countries around the world. Our products and service network provide differentiated technology and technical support for manufacturing companies in a variety of global market segments, including automotive, beer and beverage, wine, spirits, container manufacturing, food, household, personal care, dairy, paper, pharmaceutical, and consumer mailing and collating. Our culture is people focused, creating a work environment where People and Performance are in harmony. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Company: BW Packaging Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world‑class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.