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.