Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Food Machinery

Location:

Leicester
Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern:
On-site / Hybrid working available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering business based in Leicester.

This is a great opportunity for a Design Engineer with experience within the food machinery or food processing equipment sector to join a successful engineering team, working on the design and development of bespoke machinery and equipment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for taking machinery designs from initial concept through to manufacture, working closely with the wider engineering and production teams.

* Designing and developing bespoke food processing and production machinery

* Producing 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings

* Taking projects from initial concept through to manufacture

* Developing existing machinery and producing design improvements

* Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams

* Producing bills of materials and technical documentation

What We're Looking For

Previous experience designing machinery for the food industry is essential for this position.

* Previous mechanical design engineering experience

* Experience designing food machinery, processing equipment or production machinery

* Strong 3D CAD experience

* Autodesk Inventor experience would be advantageous but isn't essential

* Experience with other CAD packages will be considered if you have relevant food machinery experience

* Good understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical engineering principles

* Ability to take designs from concept through to manufacture

Package

 * £35,000 – £55,000 per annum depending on experience

* Permanent position

* Leicester based

* Hybrid working available for the right candidate

* Opportunity to work on a range of bespoke machinery projects

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing machinery for the food industry and are looking for a new permanent opportunity in Leicester, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today for further information or a confidential discussion about the position