Mechanical Lead Bakery Engineer

Baker Perkins Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Lead Bakery Engineer to drive the design of innovative machinery for the bakery industry. This role requires strong leadership in managing a team of engineers, ensuring projects meet quality and budget standards. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and significant experience in mechanical engineering within capital equipment. The position offers full-time employment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering or product development, preferably in capital equipment.
• Demonstrable leadership abilities with excellent communication skills.
• Fluent with 3D CAD design software and experience with engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical leadership and overall design responsibility for bakery projects.
• Lead the mechanical design for all bakery equipment.
• Drive product innovation to maintain best-in-class performance, safety, and hygiene.
• Maintain equipment design standards and compliance with safety legislation.
• Provide technical guidance to other departments throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

3D CAD software

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Mechanical Lead Bakery Engineer – Baker Perkins

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.

We are now searching for an Engineering Lead for the Mechanical Design Team.

Role Overview

Lead a team of mechanical design engineers to design world leading machinery used in the bakery industry and integrate them into turnkey solutions. The role requires hands‑on technical design leadership, including design, managing the team workload, communication, quality, and long‑term professional development of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical leadership and overall design responsibility for bakery projects from launch to completion, ensuring all deliverables are met, within schedule and budget.
• Lead the mechanical design for all bakery equipment by developing sound engineering solutions, resolving any design issues and supporting testing.
• Drive product innovation to maintain our position as best-in‑class on equipment performance, safety and hygiene.
• Maintain equipment design standards, quality documents and compliance with industry safety legislation.
• Provide technical guidance to other departments throughout the project lifecycle, develop best practise and lead improvement initiatives where needed.

Team Leadership

• Direct line management of a team of 3-5 mechanical bakery engineers
• Oversee daily team activities, recruitment, training, and mentoring.
• Manage project costs, schedules, and quality.
• Provide feedback and support succession planning.
• Deputise for the engineering manager as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering or product development, preferably in capital equipment.
• Strong design, analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstratable leadership abilities with excellent communication skills.
• Fluent with 3D CAD design software and experience with engineering tools and software.

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.

If you are a passionate leader with a strong technical background in mechanical engineering in capital equipment, we invite you to join our innovative team – apply today and contribute to shaping what matters for tomorrow.

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 [e-mail]. 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing