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