Mechanical Design Engineer - Packaging / Conveyors

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Basildon. This role focuses on the design and assembly of filling and packaging lines for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. You will be responsible for producing mechanical design drawings, maintaining documentation, and ensuring project adherence through effective communication with various departments. The company offers a supportive environment with training opportunities and a competitive salary based on experience. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a growing company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Training Provided

Other Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design within an industrial environment.
• Understanding of drafting standards (BS 8888).

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical design drawings for systems and equipment.
• Act as a liaison between departments to ensure project adherence.

Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD (2D)

Autodesk Inventor (3D)

Autodesk Vault

SolidWorks

Mechanical Design

Machining

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Health and Safety Guidelines

Education

Engineering Certification

Apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk Vault

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Packaging / Conveyors, Basildon

This role is based in Laindon, Essex, within a purpose-built design, engineering, and headquarters building with 70 employees. The company specializes in designing and assembling filling and packaging lines for aerosols, focusing on the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Responsibilities:

• Produce mechanical design drawings for systems and equipment, including layouts, schedules, bills of materials, sub-assembly drawings, and schematics.
• Maintain and update existing mechanical drawings and documentation during upgrades or modifications.
• Act as a liaison between the drawing office, technicians, suppliers, and other departments to ensure proper parts supply and project adherence.
• Update drawings throughout project lifecycles and manage revisions using Autodesk Vault.
• Assist with enquiry drawings and site surveys as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), and Autodesk Vault; knowledge of other CAD software like SolidWorks is a plus.
• Understanding of drafting standards (BS 8888) and mechanical design in an industrial environment.
• Recognized engineering certification or apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of machining, sheet metal fabrication, and interpreting assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with automated machinery, conveyor, airflow, ductwork design, and ATEX standards.
• Ability to work within health and safety guidelines and industry standards.

Remuneration:

• Salary dependent on experience: £30,000 - £40,000.
• Training provided as needed.
• Eligible for pension scheme and other benefits.

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