Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity: Reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager, Gorleston the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for mechanical design including production support activities into the manufacturing environment throughout project life cycle, from initial concept through to a final product / process release. 

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Mechanically design machines to high standard and within timelines and costManage new parts and drawing controlDesign machines, ensuring this is done to the company standards and will meet customer expectations and requirementsLiaison with suppliers on new partsPro-actively look at implementing reductions in costs for parts/designProduce drawings for sales and manuals if requiredComplete all documentation on time and to a high standardPro-actively seek and implement innovative products and technologies to further enhance machine capabilities.Pro-actively look at implementing reductions in costs for parts/designProduce and manage bills of materials for new projects ensuring these are within budget and meet the customer and company specificationsDesign in accordance with legal and safety regulationsProactively pursue personal development

 

What you need to succeed:

HNC or above engineering qualification preferredExperience within mechanical design and ideally within in a machinery manufacturing environmentProficient in Microsoft Office Suite ProgramsCAD experience, Solidworks preferred but not essentialSelf-motivated individualExcellent communication, influencing and persuasive skillsAbility to prioritise, work under pressure and manage time effectively

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.