Shorterm Group
Role: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Doncaster
Salary: Up to £55k (DOE)
Duration: Permanent
Company Summary: A global engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in packaging technology and automation solutions. The business operates across multiple international markets, delivering high-performance equipment and integrated systems to a wide range of industries. With a strong people-centric culture, the organisation emphasises collaboration, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships. It combines technical expertise with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, supported by a global team of engineering professionals.
Role Summary: This Senior Design Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of products and projects within the packaging and automation sector. The position focuses on supporting existing product lines, introducing new solutions, and developing bespoke designs to meet customer requirements.
Key responsibilities include: * Produce bespoke and innovative machinery designs * Modelling and detailing of machined, fabricated, sheet metal parts and assemblies * Producing engineering calculations, P&IDs, and supporting technical documentation * Updating and creating facility layout drawings to reflect as-built conditions * Ensuring all designs comply with relevant directives, harmonised standards, and internal risk assessment processes * Generating and maintaining detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) within an ERP system * Producing accurate customer documentation aligned with delivered equipment * Supporting continuous improvement and engineering excellence initiatives
Additional expectations: * Occasional UK and international travel to customer sites or other global locations * Flexibility to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, when required
Requirements: * Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering/design * Experience within packaging machinery, industrial machinery or special-purpose machinery sectors * Strong 3D CAD skills, particularly using SolidWorks * Ability to produce detailed engineering documentation and calculations * Broad mechanical engineering knowledge
Desirable: * HNC/HND or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering * Experience using AutoCAD * Knowledge of robotic end-of-arm tooling design * Familiarity with ERP systems and BOM management
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