Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer just outside Derby. This role focuses on designing packaging machinery with 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation and packaging design, ensuring quality and compliance with client needs.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Death in service pay (twice salary)

Qualifications

• Experience designing automated packaging or label machinery.
• Proficiency in 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings and models of packaging machinery.
• Carry out BOM calculations to determine costs.
• Support and mentor Junior Mechanical Design Engineers.

Skills

3D SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Manufacturing engineering practices

Computer skills

Ability to learn quickly

Job description

Express Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading manufacturer operating across various sectors. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team at their office just outside Derby.

The successful candidate will create drawings and models of packaging machinery using 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD. They will liaise with clients and attend client sites to ensure their needs are met, while adhering to company standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing packaging, automation, and/or food machinery, with SolidWorks CAD experience and a solid understanding of manufacturing engineering practices.

The role offers a competitive salary of up to approximately £56,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with benefits including a pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, and death in service pay (twice salary).

Responsibilities

• Carry out BOM calculations to determine standard costs of manufactured items.
• Communicate professionally with customers daily to meet standards.
• Develop, design, and improve products continuously.
• Support and mentor Junior Mechanical Design Engineers.
• Review and approve designs created by Junior Engineers.
• Create drawings and models using 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Attend site and customer facilities for project discussions as needed.
• Use surveying equipment for site measurements.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in designing automated packaging or label machinery is highly desirable; similar machine tool design is also considered.
• Proficiency in 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering practices and workshop machinery.
• Competent in computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and FileMaker.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to support business needs.

Express Recruitment has been providing exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, exceeding expectations for over 267,000 candidates. We serve sectors such as Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education, and Voluntary Organisations.

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Role Details:

• Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday
• Salary: Up to approx. £56,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Location: Derby, Derbyshire
• Contract Type: Full Time, Office Based, Permanent

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