Mechanical Design Engineer – Global Packaging Machinery

SYNTEGON; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days’ holiday

Flexible working with annualized hours

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance 7x salary

Simply Health medical cashback plan

Income protection after 2 years

Cycle to Work and Tech schemes

Wellbeing support

Global company with a local spirit

Job summary

Syntegon is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Bristol to lead design activities for customer projects from concept through to build, commissioning and installation support. You will work with cross‑functional teams, ensure on‑time delivery, and maintain quality and safety standards across electro‑mechanical systems.

With a background in mechanical engineering, you will design robust machines, create detailed drawings, perform risk assessments, and stay compliant with UK and EU safety

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Mechanical/Design Engineering role.
• Experience designing electro-mechanical mechanisms and equipment.
• Strong 3D modelling skills (SolidWorks).
• Ability to create and interpret 2D production drawings using GD&T.
• Engineering qualification (minimum HNC; Degree preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage design activities in line with project plans and cost targets.
• Develop concepts, assemblies, and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Attend specification and project meetings with global customers.
• Produce parts lists and complete technical documentation.
• Document and archive all project-related material.
• Perform risk assessments on machinery and assemblies.
• Advise on mechanical health and safety aspects of designs.
• Apply the Machinery Directive and UKCA/CE marking requirements.
• Stay up to date with UK and European safety legislation.
• Support Sales and Applications with concept designs and evaluations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical design

3D modelling

2D drawings

GD&T knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC; degree)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Syntegon is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Bristol to lead design activities for customer projects from concept through to build, commissioning and installation support. You will work with cross‑functional teams, ensure on‑time delivery, and maintain quality and safety standards across electro‑mechanical systems.

With a background in mechanical engineering, you will design robust machines, create detailed drawings, perform risk assessments, and stay compliant with UK and EU safety