Senior 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 we push boundaries in the food industry.

We are now searching for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join us at our site in Peterborough:

Job Purpose

To design and issue Food process equipment into manufacture for customer contracts

To develop the Baker Perkins equipment range through continuous improvement and new equipment development projects.

To provide technical support to all relevant business areas, including sales, manufacturing / assembly, installation / commission, and customer services.

Main Duties

·         Design mechanical equipment and systems, to achieve our customer’s specifications and meet Baker Perkins standards and quality procedures

·         Generate all associated engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and part lists for manufacturing and assembly purposes

·         Support manufacturing / assembly / installation and commission to resolve any design issues, maintaining technical ownership throughout the project lifecycle 

·         Support Sales and Customer Services departments as a mechanical engineering and equipment expert

·         Identify opportunities to improve and develop existing equipment as well as developing new equipment

·         Proactively contribute new ideas, drive innovation, and seek continuous improvement in our tools, processes, and products.

Candidate Profile

·         A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above) or similar level of experience

·         Experience designing original capital equipment such as Food & Beverage (Bakery, Biscuits, Confectionary industry, for example), O&G, Pharmaceuticals…

·         Fluent in the use of  3D CAD packages and experience of PLM Software

·         Able to perform mechanical calculations and/or analysis to support design activity

·         Solution-driven and customer-oriented approach

·         Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise accordingly

·         Strong ability to self-lead and work effectively within a team

·         Experience with EN ISO Standards, EU Directives and CE marking desirable

·         Any knowledge of pressure vessel design or designing for ATEX environments would be advantageous

We don't 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, we'd 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 Coperion’s 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 customers. Coperion 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: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's 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 [email protected] .  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".