Mechanical Design Engineer – Global Travel & High‑Value Machinery

FoodEng Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering firm in the UK seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and innovate equipment for the Global Food and FMCG sector. Candidates should have 18 months of experience in using design software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks. The role involves producing detailed drawings, selecting materials, and possibly supervising installations, including international travel. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £51,000, with numerous benefits including annual reviews, bonuses, overtime pay, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Annual pay reviews

Pension

International travel

5 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 18 months experience in 2D & 3D design software.
• Strong attention to detail and geometrical tolerances understanding.
• Experience designing High Value Capital Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D & 3D Drawings meeting technical specifications.
• Calculate geometric tolerances.
• Liaise with customers to identify project requirements.
• Select materials and estimate costs for manufacture.
• Design for CNC manufacture and engineer pre-production prototypes.
• Design machinery and systems including Filling Machines and Dosing Equipment.
• Visit sites for machine installations, including overseas travel.

Skills

2D & 3D design software packages e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks

Attention to detail

Understanding of geometrical tolerances

Experience in designing High Value Capital Equipment

Job description

A leading Engineering firm in the UK seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and innovate equipment for the Global Food and FMCG sector. Candidates should have 18 months of experience in using design software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks. The role involves producing detailed drawings, selecting materials, and possibly supervising installations, including international travel. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £51,000, with numerous benefits including annual reviews, bonuses, overtime pay, and opportunities for personal development.