Mechanical Design Engineer - Packaging Machinery

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Mechanical Design Engineer required for a manufacturer of packaging equipment based in Bristol. Responsible for delivering successful projects to both internal and external stakeholders, the Mechanical Design Engineer will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to build and support of commissioning and installation.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Packaging Machinery Position Overview

Perform design work on customer projects

Attend specification meetings with global customers, providing knowledgeable contribution

regarding the mechanical design aspects of projects.

Take responsibility for all the mechanical aspects of a project and provide technical guidance to

internal and external customers as necessary.

Communicate with other design engineers (mechanical and electrical) during the design of

projects to ensure that these disciplines are fully coordinated.

Make occasional visits to both UK and international destinations as necessitated by the customer

project requirements.

Contribute creative ideas; producing design schemes, producing assembly drawings.

Produce parts lists, detail drawings.

Complete engineering design on time to the project plan.

Be aware of cost targets in design, purchasing, and assembly.

Document and archive all project related material.

Carry out risk assessments on machinery and assemblies of machinery.

Advise on mechanical Health and Safety aspects of the product range.

Keep abreast of developments in UK and European safety legislation and attend courses as

necessary.

Attend project meetings and update the Project Managers on engineering progress.

Liaise with all departments to ensure projects are completed on time and to budget.

Provide assistance to Assembly personnel during the build phase of a project and assist in

commissioning.

Provide support to Sales and the Applications Manager regarding concept drawings and carton

appraisals.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Packaging Machinery Position Requirements

Experience in the design of electro-mechanical mechanisms and equipment.

3D modelling skills (preferably Solid Works) Sheet metal an advantage.

Ability to design for manufacture and assembly.

The ability to read and produce 2D production drawings applying GD&T as necessary

Experience of the interactions and interfaces with electrical engineering.

Knowledge of the machinery directive and UKCA/CE marking.

Problem solving and trouble shooting ability

Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Integrated) Minimum HNC

Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in a Design Engineering role.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Packaging Machinery Position Remuneration

Competitive salary likely £34k-£39k dependent on experience (Top end for all boxes ticked)

An excellent opportunity to gain experience within a global company.

Working hours are 37.5 hrs a week
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays - increasing to 28 after 5 years' service
Flexible Working
Christmas shutdown period, deducted from annual leave entitlement.
Simply Health Medical Cashback plan - Level 1 company paid, can increase level of cover and add dependents which is deducted from salary.
Pension Scheme with Aviva (minimum contribution is 5%)
Yu-life - provides Life Assurance/Death in Service, covers 7 times annual salary
Cycle to work Scheme (once passed probation)
Platform enabling discounts for various retailers.
Bosch/Neff/Siemens; Staff discount for home appliances.
6 month probation period.

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