Mechanical Design Engineer - Pharmaceutical

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Halewood, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Last month
£40,000 – £50,000 pa
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Salary

£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Posted
2 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Competitive / negotiable dependent on experience (Likely £40k-£50k)

Mechanical Design Engineer required for a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Liverpool. The successful candidate will be designing and developing mechanical engineering aspects of complex machinery to a project specification and in line with project schedules, technical regulations and business objectives.

Job Overview

Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.

Design, implement, maintain and improve process equipment, components, products and systems.

Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.

Direct and co-ordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with all mechanical aspects of specifications, codes and customer requirements.

Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish process compliance relating to site installations, industry standards and specifications.

Prepare specifications for purchase of mechanical materials and equipment.

Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Qualification

Significant experience within a similar role

Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry (desirable)

Excellent communication skills

Organisation and prioritisation skills

Excellent IT skills including MS Office

Experience in Solidworks (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

Salary dependent on experience but likely £40k-£50k

Hybrid working arrangement

Monday-Friday with a 1pm Friday finish

Income protection & EAP (doctors app, mental health support & general wellbeing)

25 days plus BH (we do operate a Christmas shutdown that uses 3 of these days)

4% Employer & 4% employee - Legal & General

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