Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead Innovation & Collaboration

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for innovative solutions and a collaborative spirit? We're seeking a driven individual to take a lead role in the design and development of cutting-edge packaging machinery. This role offers significant responsibility, influence, and the chance to make a real impact on our global projects.

Why Join Us?

• Join an international company at the forefront of technology.
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive, and informal work environment.
• Develop your career and contribute to impactful, global projects.
• Benefit from a highly competitive salary and benefits, including pension, health insurance, overtime options, and flexi-time.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the mechanical design aspects of customer and development projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with global clients in specification meetings, offering expert mechanical design advice.
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical design disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Travel occasionally to UK and international sites as needed.
• Develop creative design concepts and schemes.
• Produce detailed technical documentation (parts lists, assembly & detail drawings).
• Adhere to project timelines and cost targets throughout the design, procurement, and assembly processes.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments; advise on Health & Safety aspects of our product range, staying up-to-date on current regulations.
• Collaborate with all departments, ensuring on-time and within-budget project completion.
• Provide hands-on support to assembly and commissioning teams.
• Collaborate with sales and applications teams on concept drawings, costings, and timelines.

What You'll Need:

• A minimum of 5-10 years' experience in a Design/Development Engineering role.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Integrated Engineering (HNC minimum).
• Advanced 3D modeling skills (SolidWorks preferred, sheet metal experience a plus).
• Proven ability to design for manufacture and assembly while adhering to cost targets.
• Proficient in producing and interpreting 2D production drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with engineering calculations and analysis.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and interfaces.
• Ability to confidently lead technical aspects of projects, mentoring team members where needed.
• Knowledge of machinery directives and UKCA/CE marking essential.
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with packaging machinery, safety, hygiene, ergonomics, aesthetics, paper/carton feeding, product handling, servo motion, and pneumatic systems preferred.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today! Call Sean on (phone number removed) /

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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