About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in powder handling equipment to support the development of our engineered products.
The successful candidate will have experience in designing complex technical products, including knowledge of design lifecycle from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare detailed product specifications in collaboration with product stakeholders.
* Conduct detailed lab-based investigations and perform technical trials and simulations to assess powder flow characteristics and develop solutions.
* Material/equipment specification and selection.
* Prototyping and support for verification testing, risk assessments, DFMEAs and validation exercises.
* Collaborate with internal compliance team and certification agencies to ensure products conform to all current regulations and standards.
* Work closely with all cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition of new products into production.
* Provide technical assistance to the Production, Service and Sales teams and customers as required.
* Undertake and support Engineering Change Requests, promoting thorough documentation control and lessons learned.
* Support the development of departmental processes, procedures and best practice.
* Drive root cause analysis exercises to analyse problems and deliver optimal solutions.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with a background in powder handling equipment.
* Experience in dealing with powders/granules processes.
* Design of complex technical products: knowledge of design lifecycle from concept through to production.
* Hands-on working with powder flow analysis tools and techniques, such as flowability tests and powder characterisation.
* Familiarity with simulation software for powder behaviour modelling and process optimisation.
* Experience with cGMP, FDA regulations, and other quality standards.
* Precision engineering design and fabrication.
* CAD Skills – SolidWorks would be an advantage but not essential.
* Experience in Spectroscopy and/or Process Analysis Technology (PAT) would be an advantage but not essential.
* Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
* Strong mechanical engineering background, with knowledge of supporting engineering disciplines.
* Willing to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas (estimated 15%).
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative products used in the pharmaceutical sector, with potential for expansion into food and fine chemical manufacturing.