Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; West Harptree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Food Packaging Industry | Bristol

About Our Client

Global leader in process and packaging technology, specialising in innovative solutions for the food industry, delivering high-quality packaging systems that ensure food safety and efficiency.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will join a small, dynamic design team to develop complex mechanical assemblies and mechanisms for food packaging machinery using advanced 3D CAD systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and develop mechanical components for customer and development projects
2. Lead technical aspects of projects and provide guidance to junior team members
3. Collaborate with electrical engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions
4. Create concepts, design schemes, and production-ready documentation
5. Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards
6. Interface directly with customers during specification meetings
7. Support project builds and commissioning activities
8. Contribute to cost-effective design solutions

Requirements

1. 5-10 years' experience designing complex mechanical assemblies using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
2. Working knowledge of pneumatic systems and electrical drive systems (servo technology)
3. Food packaging machinery experience preferred (or transferable skills from similar industries)
4. Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics) - Minimum HNC required
5. Strong 3D modelling skills with ability to produce detailed 2D drawings
6. Knowledge of machinery directives and UKCA/CE marking
7. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Technical Knowledge Areas

1. Packaging machinery mechanics
2. Safety and hygienic design principles
3. Product handling equipment and feeding mechanisms
4. Servo motion technology and pneumatic systems
5. Materials knowledge (metals, plastics, composites)

Offer

1. Competitive salary package with pension and health benefits
2. Professional development opportunities
3. Flexible working arrangements
4. Collaborative work environment
5. International project exposure