I'm currently hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering solutions provider in the
pharmaceutical and life sciences sector
.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on
innovative, high-spec pharmaceutical equipment
projects from design through to completion.
You'll join a collaborative engineering team where your technical expertise will have a direct impact on project success and client satisfaction.
The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming client requirements into production-ready mechanical designs, leading the design process from concept through to fabrication, and supporting technical delivery throughout the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Translate client specifications and user requirements into
detailed mechanical designs
ready for fabrication.
Produce both
3D and 2D designs
using
Solid Edge CAD
(experience with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor is also advantageous).
Support the
sales team
by creating accurate and timely sales and proposal drawings.
Act as the
mechanical design subject matter expert (SME)
throughout all project phases.
Lead
stage-gate design reviews
and manage the
GA and P&ID approval processes
with clients.
Develop
Bills of Materials (BoMs)
, source suitable components and suppliers, and collaborate with procurement and planning teams.
Support the
Project Manager
in project scheduling and manage design variations and
Change Requests (VCRs)
.
Provide technical support to
fabrication and assembly teams
, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.
Assist with the creation and execution of
Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT)
in line with
GMP
and
GDP
standards.
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in
Mechanical Engineering
or related discipline.
Minimum
5 years' experience
in mechanical design, ideally within machine or process equipment manufacturing.
Strong proficiency in
Solid Edge CAD
(experience with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor an advantage).
Experience in
sheet metal design
,
flat pattern generation
, and
design for manufacture
.
Proven ability to deliver
detailed manufacturing documentation
to
GMP
standards.
Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with
ATEX, CE, UL
, and
machine safety standards
.
Knowledge of
Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
as applied within the life sciences sector.
Demonstrated experience in both
concept and detailed design
of machines or automated systems.
If you are looking for a new and refreshing role or have any questions about the position, then give me a call, drop me a message, or apply directly below and get ahead of the crowd I look forward to hearing from you.
For a confidential discussion about this role, or to apply, send your CV to or call me, Corey Buckley, Recruitment Consultant – Head of Life Sciences – US/Europe, at Please feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile to see my references/recommendations