Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Baker Perkins a Technology Brand of Coperion owned by Hillenbrand is a globally trusted technology provider for the food industry. Operating from the UK and USA we offer comprehensive solutions from process expertise engineering excellence to lifetime support for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes whilst utilising the latest technology ensures we provide our customers with highly efficient and cost-effective solutions. Join us at Baker Perkins where wepush boundaries in the food industry.

We are now searching for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join us at our site inPeterborough:

Job Purpose

Lead the design and development of our equipment for the Food industry. You will play a key role in shaping our product portfolio ensuring technical excellence and driving innovation to meet industry standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the designof our food process equipment for the full range of products
• Develop the Baker Perkins equipment range through continuous improvementand new equipment development projects.
• Generate all associated engineering drawings calculations specificationsand part lists for manufacturing and assembly purposes. Ensure designs comply with food safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborateclosely with manufacturing quality and sales teams to deliver innovative solutions. Support Sales and Customer Servicesdepartmentsas a mechanical engineering and equipment expert
• Mentorjunior engineers and foster design best practices within the team.
• Continuously seek opportunities for product improvements cost reductions and process efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Design Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in designing food processing equipment or similar industrial machinery.
• Strong knowledge of materials hygiene standards and regulatory requirements for food industry equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks Creo etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Prior experience leading design projects or teams is a plus.
• Knowledge of pressure vessel design would be advantageous.

What We Offer:

• 27 days annual leave Bank Holidays 3 days additional between Christmas and New year
• 37 hours / week flexible working hours
• Early Friday finish.
• Flexible working from home scheme (Up to 2 daysper week)
• Company Pension scheme
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects within a dynamic industry.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

We dont expect you to have all of the points listed to apply. If you are an experienced design engineer and interested in working at Baker Perkins wed love to hear from you.

Join us and help us in Shaping What Matters For Tomorrow!

Who we are:

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion feeding and weighing bulk material handling and service bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperions divisions of Polymer Equipment & Systems and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers chemists technicians and a variety of industry experts these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large attractive end markets including durable plastics food and recycling. Guided by our Purpose Shape What Matters For Tomorrow we pursue excellence collaboration and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates customers communities and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: .

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individuals age race color sex religion national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us at . In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand everyone is welcome to apply and Shape What Matters for Tomorrow.