Special Purpose Machinery Design Engineer in Doncaster

About Us

BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise and execution.

Job Description

BW Integrated Systems (BWIS) is part of a +$3 m global organisation and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of end‑of‑line packaging equipment, robotic automation solutions, and the execution of integrated packaging systems. A primary focus of the company is achieving people and performance in harmony. The position of Mechanical Engineer offers real variety in terms of the products and projects that will be the focus of the role, alongside growth and development opportunities. It’s a priority that the role is enjoyable, challenging and fulfilling. Joining our established team in Doncaster, the Mechanical Engineer will assist with the release and maintenance of our current product offering, integration of new products to the Doncaster portfolio and provide bespoke innovative solutions to meet the packaging needs of our customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Modelling and detailing of machined, fabricated, sheet metal parts and assemblies
• The specification of drive and pneumatic systems
• Producing design calculations, P&ID’s and other supporting documentation
• Update facility layout drawings to an as‑supplied state and create new if required
• Ensuring that all engineering produced complies with the relevant Directives and Harmonised standards and that design risk assessments are completed
• Uploading detailed BOM’s to our ERP system and releasing for manufacture
• The creation of customer documentation that accurately reflects the equipment supplied

Occasional UK/International travel to our customer and other Barry Wehmiller locations may be required to meet business needs. The flexibility to be available to work overtime on evenings and weekends when needed is also a requirement of the role.

The ideal candidate would have a broad engineering background and +5 years engineering / design experience within the packaging or special purpose machinery sectors. Having HNC/HND or higher qualification in mechanical engineering would be helpful, as would being proficient in the use of SolidWorks 2020 and the capability of using AutoCAD. Experience in robotic end‑of‑arm tool design would also be advantageous.

At Barry‑Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.