At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative design projects for special purpose machinery from concept to delivery.
- Company: Join a market-leading food packaging and automation machinery manufacturer.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, OEM training, hybrid work, and job satisfaction.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for technical progression and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company known for innovation and quality.
- Qualifications: Experience with special purpose machinery and strong mechanical engineering skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58000 - 65000 £ per year.
Join a market-leading food packaging and automation machinery manufacturer as a Lead Design Engineer and become a key part of a growing design team working on highly technical special purpose machinery. This is a rare opportunity to join a business known for innovation, high-quality machinery, and strong investment in its people through OEM training and long-term technical progression opportunities. Enjoy genuine day-to-day job satisfaction while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a business that values fresh ideas and technical innovation. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact across the company while working on bespoke projects from concept through to production and delivery.
Due to continued growth, increased demand, and future projects, the company is looking for a Lead Design Engineer to help manage an expanding project workload. You will work closely with production and procurement teams on-site, managing multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced and highly technical environment.
The Role Of A Lead Design Engineer Will Include:
- Leading the mechanical design of special purpose machinery projects
- Designing machinery from inception through to production and delivery
- Managing 2-3 projects simultaneously while working closely with production and procurement teams on-site
- Producing detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks
- Supporting automation, robotic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical machinery projects
- Involvement in costing and manufacturing considerations
- Hybrid split role
The Successful Lead Design Engineer Will Have:
- Experience working with special purpose machinery
- Strong mechanical engineering understanding (pneumatics, hydraulics, automation, robotics, conveyors, etc.)
- Basic electrical understanding, including single-phase systems
- Knowledge of fabrication and sheet metal design
- Background within food or packaging machinery - desirable
- SolidWorks experience - desirable
- Ability to commute to the Birmingham site
Please apply or call Rebecka on 07458 163046 for immediate consideration.
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer employer: Future Engineering
Join a dynamic and innovative food packaging and automation machinery manufacturer in Birmingham, where as a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through OEM training and technical progression. With a focus on job satisfaction and the opportunity to work on bespoke projects, this growing company values fresh ideas and encourages collaboration across teams, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
