Mechanical Design Engineer

Castle Donington
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Cure Talent is delighted to partner a leading UK manufacturer specializing in the design and production of high-quality packaging machinery solutions for the medical device industry.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join this company’s engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical design principles and will play a crucial role in designing and developing packaging machinery, automation equipment, jigs and fixtures to meet both company and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver mechanical design expertise across the full project lifecycle, from concept, design, and build through to testing and commissioning

  • Design components, mechanisms, and assemblies in SolidWorks, producing detailed drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials

  • Support procurement and subcontract manufacture, selecting suitable materials, components, and manufacturing methods

  • Produce and maintain mechanical and technical documentation, including Technical Files, Operator Instructions, and Maintenance Instructions

  • Ensure projects meet performance, quality, regulatory, Health and Safety, and continuous improvement requirements

    What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in designing packaging or automation equipment

  • Degree in Design, Engineering, or a related field

  • Experience working with medical packaging and/or medical devices

  • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar CAD software)

  • Understanding of engineering and workshop machinery

    If this sounds like you and you would thrive in a collaborative, fast paced medical device engineering environment, we would love to hear from you

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