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

* Design and develop mechanical components for customer and development projects

* Lead technical aspects of projects and provide guidance to junior team members

* Collaborate with electrical engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions

* Create concepts, design schemes, and production-ready documentation

* Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards

* Interface directly with customers during specification meetings

* Support project builds and commissioning activities

* Contribute to cost-effective design solutions

Requirements

* 5-10 years' experience designing complex mechanical assemblies using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

* Working knowledge of pneumatic systems and electrical drive systems (servo technology)

* Food packaging machinery experience preferred (or transferable skills from similar industries)

* Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics) - Minimum HNC required

* Strong 3D modelling skills with ability to produce detailed 2D drawings

* Knowledge of machinery directives and UKCA/CE marking

* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Technical Knowledge Areas

* Packaging machinery mechanics

* Safety and hygienic design principles

* Product handling equipment and feeding mechanisms

* Servo motion technology and pneumatic systems

* Materials knowledge (metals, plastics, composites)

Offer

* Competitive salary package with pension and health benefits

* Professional development opportunities

* Flexible working arrangements

* Collaborative work environment

* International project exposure