Mechanical Designer — Automation & Packaging Machinery

IMA Group; Bentivoglio; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health insurance

Continuous learning

Diversity & Inclusion culture

Job summary

IMA Group, a world leader in automatic machines for processing and packaging, seeks a Mechanical Designer for IMA BFB in Italy. You will define layouts and design components, preparing BOMs to launch into production while meeting regulatory requirements and customer specs.

You will develop mechanical aspects of new functions, ensure timeliness and cost targets, and contribute to safety and project documentation across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a Mechanical Technical Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• Approximately 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Designer.
• Experience in technical design offices, preferably in automatic machinery, industrial automation, primary packaging, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proficiency in parametric 3D CAD software.
• Ability to manage technical project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Definition of the machine or plant layout; design of components, machine assemblies, and format parts.
• Development of the mechanical aspects of new functions, assemblies, and components based on regulatory requirements and customer specs.
• Mechanical design in compliance with project timelines and cost targets.
• Preparation and updating of BOMs for production launch.
• Evaluation of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and treatments for functional performance.
• Contribution to safety requirements and participation in risk assessments; monitoring and updating technical project documentation.
• Support in machine technical file preparation and testing protocols with Documentation Department.
• Participation in testing and experimental trials on new assemblies or functionalities.
• Continuous interface with production, quality, R&D and other departments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support to pre-sales, after-sales, and marketing activities when required.

Skills

Parametric 3D CAD software

Technical project documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

IMA Group, a world leader in automatic machines for processing and packaging, seeks a Mechanical Designer for IMA BFB in Italy. You will define layouts and design components, preparing BOMs to launch into production while meeting regulatory requirements and customer specs.

You will develop mechanical aspects of new functions, ensure timeliness and cost targets, and contribute to safety and project documentation across the lifecycle.