Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.
We at Kliklok, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, have been a global leader in secondary packaging machinery for over 50 years, serving industries such as bakery, snack, cereal, frozen and refrigerated foods, and confectionery. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative cartoners, sleevers, and handling equipment worldwide, supported by our trusted global partners and dedicated service.
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As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you are responsible for delivering successful projects for both internal and external stakeholders. You take full ownership of projects from initial concept through to build, commissioning, and installation support. In this role, you combine strong technical expertise with collaboration, creativity, and a clear focus on quality and safety.
What You Will Be Doing
You work closely with customers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality machinery solutions. From early specification discussions to final delivery, you play a key role in both the technical execution and project progress. You ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
Technical Responsibility & Safety
Safety and compliance are integral to everything you design. You ensure machinery meets current legislation and internal standards while actively contributing to continuous improvement across the product range. Your expertise helps guide both colleagues and stakeholders on mechanical safety matters.
Your Knowledge and Experience
You bring a strong mechanical engineering background and practical design experience. You understand how mechanical systems interface with electrical components and design with manufacture, assembly, and performance in mind.
What Defines You
Beyond your technical skills, your mindset and attitude make the difference. You enjoy working as part of a team, pay close attention to detail, and bring creativity and enthusiasm to your work. You are hands-on, proactive, and motivated to deliver the best possible solutions.
What we offer;
At Syntegon, you’ll have the space to grow and make an impact. You’ll work in an international environment with an informal culture and plenty of opportunities to develop yourself.
We believe work should be both rewarding and enjoyable. You’ll be part of an open-minded, supportive team where collaboration, growth, and new ideas are encouraged. Alongside this, we offer a competitive package of benefits to help you thrive both at work and in your personal life:
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We are Syntegon – a leading global technology company and strategic partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries.
With a strategic focus on the growing pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, we play a vital role in global healthcare, providing in-depth process expertise and mission-critical technologies for the safe, efficient, and compliant production of essential medicines.
In the food sector, we are recognized for our high-speed, high-precision packaging solutions, drawing on unique engineering excellence to help food manufacturers improve performance and product quality.
