Bespoke Machinery | Automation | Food & Beverage Equipment
Location: Bolton (On Site)
Salary: £46,000+ DOE
Design Machinery You Can Be Proud Of
If you're the type of engineer who enjoys seeing your designs come to life on the workshop floor, this could be exactly what you're looking for.
You'll be joining a growing engineering business that designs and builds bespoke automation and machinery solutions for the food and beverage sector. Every project is different, giving you the opportunity to work on genuinely interesting engineering challenges from concept through to manufacture, testing and final build.
This isn't a role where you'll spend all day producing drawings and never see the end result. You'll be heavily involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, working closely with fabrication, assembly, electrical and controls teams to ensure your designs become successful, working machines.
If you enjoy solving problems, creating practical engineering solutions and taking ownership of your work, you'll fit right in.
Why This Role Is Fully On Site
This business believes the best engineering happens when designers, machine builders and production teams work closely together.
You'll have direct access to the workshop, fabrication teams and machine builds, allowing you to:
See your designs being manufactured and assembled
Resolve engineering challenges quickly
Collaborate closely with electrical and controls engineers
Improve manufacturability and build quality
Be involved in testing and machine development
If you enjoy being part of the complete machine-building process rather than working remotely behind a screen, you'll thrive in this environment.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in designing and developing bespoke machinery and automation systems from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.
Working alongside project managers, workshop teams and controls engineers, you'll be responsible for delivering practical, cost-effective and manufacturable engineering solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Designing bespoke machinery, conveyors and automated handling systems
Producing detailed 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor
Managing BOMs, revisions and engineering documentation using Autodesk Vault
Creating accurate manufacturing documentation for production and assembly
Designing fabricated machinery, sheet metal and stainless steel equipment
Supporting research and development projects, prototyping and testing
Working closely with production and assembly teams throughout the build process
Troubleshooting design and manufacturing challenges
Supporting machine testing, installation and commissioning activities
Contributing ideas to improve machine performance, efficiency and reliability
What We're Looking For
You'll ideally have:
At least 4 years' experience within machinery manufacturing, automation or a similar engineering environment
Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
Strong Autodesk Inventor experience
Experience using Autodesk Vault for document and revision control
A solid understanding of fabrication, sheet metal and manufacturing processes
Experience designing bespoke machinery, conveyors or automated handling systems
The ability to create detailed 3D assemblies and manufacturing drawings
Strong problem-solving skills and a practical engineering mindset
Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with workshop and production teams
Most importantly, you'll enjoy getting involved in real engineering projects and want to see your designs progress from concept through to completion.
Desirable Experience
Experience within any of the following would be advantageous:
Food processing machinery
Beverage equipment
Packaging machinery
Stainless steel fabrication
Prototype development and testing
Special purpose machinery
What's In It For You?
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Salary from £46,000+ depending on experience
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Company pension scheme
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Health and wellbeing programme
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Free on-site parking
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30 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
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Stable and growing business with low staff turnover
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Genuine opportunities for progression and long-term development
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The chance to work on varied and technically interesting machinery projects
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A supportive and collaborative engineering team
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity if you're looking for more than just another design role.
You'll be trusted to take ownership of projects, work closely with the people building the machines, and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions that make a real difference.
If you enjoy hands-on engineering, solving complex challenges and seeing your work come to life, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£46000.00 - £46000.00 per year