Mechanical Design Engineer in Bristol

Together with 6,900 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries. With seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Your favourite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help. Syntegon Packaging Solutions B.V., located in Weert, is part of the Syntegon Group. In Weert we are Center of Competence for vertical form, fill and seal machines within the Syntegon Group. Here we develop and produce technologies for a wide range of food and non-food products, including stand-alone machines and system solutions with various process steps from weighing and dosing to vertical bagging, cartoning, case packing, and palletizing.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you are responsible for delivering successful projects for both internal and external stakeholders. You take full ownership of projects from initial concept through to build, commissioning, and installation support. In this role, you combine strong technical expertise with collaboration, creativity, and a clear focus on quality and safety.

• Design and develop mechanical solutions for customer projects
• Take ownership of all mechanical aspects within assigned projects
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical design engineers
• Support assembly and commissioning during the build phase
• Travel occasionally within the UK and internationally as required

You work closely with customers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality machinery solutions. From early specification discussions to final delivery, you play a key role in both the technical execution and project progress. You ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

• Manage design activities in line with project plans and cost targets
• Develop concepts, assemblies, and detailed mechanical drawings
• Attend specification and project meetings with global customers
• Produce parts lists and complete technical documentation
• Document and archive all project-related material

Safety and compliance are integral to everything you design. You ensure machinery meets current legislation and internal standards while actively contributing to continuous improvement across the product range. Your expertise helps guide both colleagues and stakeholders on mechanical safety matters.

• Perform risk assessments on machinery and assemblies
• Advise on mechanical health and safety aspects of designs
• Apply the Machinery Directive and UKCA/CE marking requirements
• Stay up to date with UK and European safety legislation
• Support Sales and Applications with concept designs and evaluations

You bring a strong mechanical engineering background and practical design experience. You understand how mechanical systems interface with electrical components and design with manufacture, assembly, and performance in mind.

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Mechanical / Design Engineering role
• Experience designing electro-mechanical mechanisms and equipment
• Strong 3D modelling skills (preferably SolidWorks)
• Ability to create and interpret 2D production drawings using GD&T
• Engineering qualification (minimum HNC; Degree preferred)

Beyond your technical skills, your mindset and attitude make the difference. You enjoy working as part of a team, pay close attention to detail, and bring creativity and enthusiasm to your work. You are hands-on, proactive, and motivated to deliver the best possible solutions.

• A collaborative and reliable team player
• Detail-oriented with a strong quality focus
• Creative, innovative, and solution-driven
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Practical with a hands-on approach

Competitive salary, 25 days holiday per year + public holidays, Medical cash plan, Tech Scheme/Cycle to Work, Life Assurance (7 x annual salary), Income protection (After 2 years’ service). An excellent opportunity to gain experience within a global company.

Interested? Click the “I’m interested” button! Questions? Send an e-mail to Birgit.sadiki@syntegon.com — I’m happy to help. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.