Senior Packaging Engineer: Injection Molding & DFM

Canadian Manufacturing; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Packaging/Mechanical Engineer in Scarborough, UK. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mechanical design specific to plastic injection molding, particularly in consumer goods like cosmetics. Key responsibilities include mechanical design development, resolving production challenges, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a salary ranging from $60,000 to $90,000 annually and presents an excellent opportunity for innovative design contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and engineering development of plastic injection molded components for high-volume production environments.
• Strong technical expertise in plastic injection molding manufacturing.
• Experience designing functional mechanisms and assemblies.
• In-depth knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Tooling (DFT) principles.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and technical drawing standards.
• Advanced proficiency in mechanical CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Experience in consumer products or cosmetic packaging is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate industrial design concepts into functional and manufacturable mechanical solutions.
• Lead mechanical design and engineering development of plastic injection molded components.
• Provide technical leadership on design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-tooling (DFT).
• Work with manufacturing partners to resolve production challenges.
• Review and approve part, assembly, and mold designs.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for issues.
• Support tooling development, mold trials, and production ramp-up.

Job description

A manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Packaging/Mechanical Engineer in Scarborough, UK. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mechanical design specific to plastic injection molding, particularly in consumer goods like cosmetics. Key responsibilities include mechanical design development, resolving production challenges, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a salary ranging from $60,000 to $90,000 annually and presents an excellent opportunity for innovative design contributions.