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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Gloucestershire

Rise Technical Recruitment

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
13 hours ago
Salary
51000.00 - 57000.00 GBP Annual + Flexitime, Progression, Benefits
Recruiter
Rise Technical Recruitment
Closes
15 Sep 2025
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Packaging / Special Purpose Machinery)

51,000 – 57,000 + Autonomy + Flexitime + 33 days holiday + 5% Pension + Life Assurance x 7 + 37.5 hrs a week + Medical Health Plan

Commutable from Bristol, Bedminster, Long Ashton, Hengrove, Keynsham, Chew Magna

Are you a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer from a special purpose machinery background looking to join a multinational engineering company offering an autonomous and technical role?

On offer is an autonomous and technically diverse role allowing you to work from conception through to completion on a range of specialist packaging equipment where you will be a key player in the development of the business allowing you to become a technical expert.

This company are part of a larger group and specialise in the design, development and sale of special purpose manufacturing equipment to clients across the globe. They are a multinational business and the market leaders in their chosen field, with a real drive for technical excellence, To keep up with this demand and ensure they provide a premium service they are looking to bring in an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to their passionate & successful team

In this broad and interesting role you will play a key role through from project conception through to design, development, manufacture and commissioning. The company manufacture on site, and you will be involved throughout the process to ensure your designs come to life as you envisage. The role is days based offering Flexitime hours allowing for a great work life balance

This is a fantastic chance to join a multinational business in a unique role that will allow autonomy and the chance for technical excellence alongside offering ongoing professional development, an attractive salary & benefits package & flexible working options.

The Role:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role working on bespoke special purpose machinery projects

Managing a small team

Dealing with customers, designing, manufacturing and commissioning equipment

Producing parts lists, assembly drawings and detail drawings

Working to tight deadlines, ensuring projects are delivered on time & within budget

Risk assessments on machinery and assemblies of machinery, H&S assessments

The Person:

5–10 years' demonstrable experience in designing and developing complex mechanical assemblies and mechanisms using 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar) with working knowledge of pneumatic or hydraulic systems& able to perform engineering calculations and analysis

Previous experience designing special purpose machinery for manufacture – packaging machinery experience is preferable, but transferable skills from similar fields will also be considered (industrial, agricultural, oil & gas, water)

Confident to take the technical lead in a team on occasional larger projects & mentor more junior members of the team

Looking to work for an international company who offer great opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Ad ID: 5416971736

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