Senior Design Engineer (Hybrid) in Doncaster

Role: Senior Design Engineer Location: Doncaster (Hybrid - 2/3 days in office per week) 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.

This Senior Design Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of products and projects within the packaging and automation sector.

• 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

• Occasional UK and international travel to customer sites or other global locations
• Flexibility to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, when required

• 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
• HNC/HND or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering (desirable)
• Experience using AutoCAD
• Knowledge of robotic end‑of‑arm tooling design
• Familiarity with ERP systems and BOM management