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. Join us at Baker Perkins, where we push boundaries in the food industry.

We are now searching for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join us at our site in Peterborough:

Job Purpose

Lead the design and development of our equipment for the Food industry. You will play a key role in shaping our product portfolio, ensuring technical excellence, and driving innovation to meet industry standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design of our food process equipment for the full range of productsDevelop the Baker Perkins equipment range through continuous improvement and new equipment development projects.Generate all associated engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and part lists for manufacturing and assembly purposes. Ensure designs comply with food safety standards and regulations.Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, and sales teams to deliver innovative solutions. Support Sales and Customer Services departments as a mechanical engineering and equipment expertMentor junior engineers and foster design best practices within the team.Continuously seek opportunities for product improvements, cost reductions, and process efficiencies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or equivalent experienceProven experience in designing food processing equipment or similar industrial machinery.Strong knowledge of materials, hygiene standards, and regulatory requirements for food industry equipment.Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, etc.).Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.Strong leadership and communication skills.Prior experience leading design projects or teams is a plus.Knowledge of pressure vessel design would be advantageous.

What We Offer:

27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + 3 days additional between Christmas and New year37 hours / week flexible working hoursEarly Friday finish.Flexible working from home scheme (Up to 2 days per week)Company Pension schemeOpportunity to work on innovative projects within a dynamic industry.Career development and growth opportunities.

We don't expect you to have all of the points listed to apply. If you are an experienced design engineer and interested in working at Baker Perkins, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help us in “Shaping What Matters For Tomorrow”!

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.

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 recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com .  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".