Senior Design Engineer

Role:
Senior Design Engineer

Location:

Doncaster

Salary:
Up to 55k (DOE)

Duration:
Permanent

Company

Summary:

A global engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in packaging technology and automation solutions. The business operates across multiple international markets, delivering high-performance equipment and integrated systems to a wide range of industries.
With a strong people-centric culture, the organisation emphasises collaboration, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships. It combines technical expertise with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, supported by a global team of engineering professionals.

Role

Summary:

This Senior Design Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of products and projects within the packaging and automation sector. The position focuses on supporting existing product lines, introducing new solutions, and developing bespoke designs to meet customer requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Produce bespoke and innovative machinery designs
Modelling and detailing of machined, fabricated, sheet metal parts and assemblies
Producing engineering calculations, P&IDs, and supporting technical documentation
Updating and creating facility layout drawings to reflect as-built conditions
Ensuring all designs comply with relevant directives, harmonised standards, and internal risk assessment processes
Generating and maintaining detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) within an ERP system
Producing accurate customer documentation aligned with delivered equipment
Supporting continuous improvement and engineering excellence initiatives

Additional expectations:
Occasional UK and international travel to customer sites or other global locations
Flexibility to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, when required

Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering/design

Experience with in packaging machinery, industrial machinery or special-purpose machinery sectors
Strong 3D CAD skills, particularly using Solid Works
Ability to produce detailed engineering documentation and calculations
Broad mechanical engineering knowledge

Desirable:
HNC/HND or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Experience using AutoCAD
Knowledge of robotic end-of-arm tooling design
Familiarity with ERP systems and BOM management