Mechanical Design Engineer-processing equipment

Mechanical Design Engineer – Food processing equipment The Mechanical Design Engineer is a customer-facing role for a highly skilled, qualified individual to pioneer innovations and advanced designs for Food processing equipment. The Mechanical Design Engineer will broaden product versatility and improve systems performance. Essential Qualifications/Skills * A qualified mechanical engineer with a minimum of a Batchelors degree or an HNC in a Mechanical, Electromechanical, Robotics, Automation or Food Processing discipline, or 5+ years experience in a relevant role. * You will have a current and proven track record as a Mechanical Design Engineer having designed capital equipment or special purpose machinery. * You will have experience of incorporating gearboxes, motors, pneumatic cylinders & bearings into machinery. * You will have used Solidworks 3D software or a similar design package to develop detailed drawings for manufacture * You will be naturally inquisitive and a collaborative team player. * You will have a hands on approach. * You will ensure accuracy in your own work as most projects are of a bespoke nature. * You will be comfortable working autonomously and managing your time effectively within a small UK design department with additional support from a larger US team. * Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical people via reports, emails and verbal communication. Desirable Qualifications/Skills * Food processing equipment design. * Electro-Mechanical systems design. * Experience creating 2D equipment layout drawings. * Knowledge of factories and how production lines work. * Previous experience with an equipment manufacturer - food industry experience is highly desirable. Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 4th year running!). Please note due to volume of applications you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application