Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Description

Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.

We at Kliklok, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, have been a global leader in secondary packaging machinery for over 50 years, serving industries such as bakery, snack, cereal, frozen and refrigerated foods, and confectionery. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative cartoners, sleevers, and handling equipment worldwide, supported by our trusted global partners and dedicated service.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you are responsible for delivering successful projects for both internal and external stakeholders. You take full ownership of projects from initial concept through to build, commissioning, and installation support. In this role, you combine strong technical expertise with collaboration, creativity, and a clear focus on quality and safety.

Design and develop mechanical solutions for customer projects

Take ownership of all mechanical aspects within assigned projects

Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical design engineers

Support assembly and commissioning during the build phase

Travel occasionally within the UK and internationally as requir

What You Will Be Doing

You work closely with customers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality machinery solutions. From early specification discussions to final delivery, you play a key role in both the technical execution and project progress. You ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Manage design activities in line with project plans and cost targets

Develop concepts, assemblies, and detailed mechanical drawings

Attend specification and project meetings with global customers

Produce parts lists and complete technical documentation

Document and archive all project-related material

Qualifications

Technical Responsibility & Safety

Safety and compliance are integral to everything you design. You ensure machinery meets current legislation and internal standards while actively contributing to continuous improvement across the product range. Your expertise helps guide both colleagues and stakeholders on mechanical safety matters.

Perform risk assessments on machinery and assemblies

Advise on mechanical health and safety aspects of designs

Apply the Machinery Directive and UKCA/CE marking requirements

Stay up to date with UK and European safety legislation

Support Sales and Applications with concept designs and evaluations

Your Knowledge and Experience

You bring a strong mechanical engineering background and practical design experience. You understand how mechanical systems interface with electrical components and design with manufacture, assembly, and performance in mind.

3–5 years’ experience in a Mechanical / Design Engineering role

Experience designing electro-mechanical mechanisms and equipment

Strong 3D modelling skills (preferably SolidWorks)

Ability to create and interpret 2D production drawings using GD&T

Engineering qualification (minimum HNC; Degree preferred)

What Defines You

Beyond your technical skills, your mindset and attitude make the difference. You enjoy working as part of a team, pay close attention to detail, and bring creativity and enthusiasm to your work. You are hands-on, proactive, and motivated to deliver the best possible solutions.

A collaborative and reliable team player

Detail-oriented with a strong quality focus

Creative, innovative, and solution-driven

Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Practical with a hands-on approach

Additional Information

What we offer;

At Syntegon, you’ll have the space to grow and make an impact. You’ll work in an international environment with an informal culture and plenty of opportunities to develop yourself.

We believe work should be both rewarding and enjoyable. You’ll be part of an open-minded, supportive team where collaboration, growth, and new ideas are encouraged. Alongside this, we offer a competitive package of benefits to help you thrive both at work and in your personal life:

Competitive salary with regular reviews

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays to recharge

Flexible working with annualized hours scheme

Generous pension scheme with Aviva

Life assurance of 7 x annual salary for peace of mind

Simply Health medical cashback plan for everyday healthcare costs

Income protection after 2 years’ service

Cycle to Work and Tech schemes to make life easier

Wellbeing support through Everymind at Work

A friendly, social culture with regular activities and the chance to grow your career in a global company with a local spirit

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