Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TOMRA Food is a multinational organisation and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximise food safety and minimise food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Join the resource revolution!

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you are part of a team which is responsible for the design of new and advanced food sorting machines. 

The mechanical engineering department takes ownership for the food sorting machines from the early technology development stage, through the complete design and validation of the parts and modules till the maintenance and support of the machines in production and in the field. 

Therefore, they maintain a close relationship with internal stakeholders such as product management and production as well as external partners such as suppliers, technology providers and customers. 

Benchmarking technical solutions against competition is essential to maintain our technical and cost leadership. 

A close interaction to our key suppliers needs to feed our DfM approach for best cost and quality. Understanding the different make techniques for machine construction requires continuous networking with suppliers and technology providers. 

• The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer can combine a solid technical background and a talent to translate theoretical knowledge into cost effective designs. 
• You are leading in the conceptual and architecture definition of machines and modules to meet agreed performance and cost targets. Make cost predictions based on your knowledge of production techniques. 
• Apply state-of-the-art DfM techniques.  
• The design of (new) prototypes/parts, including drafting, testing and validation. 
• Maintain the technical knowledge on food sorting applications. Offer support to sorting issues (internal and external). 
• Cooperation on technical improvement of the applications and makes improvement proposals. 
• Organise and lead design reviews and FMEA sessions to assure perfect quality of design. 
• Maintain and improve the design documentation principles to fit with the requirements from suppliers, manufacturing, service teams. 
• Schedule and track detailed work of junior mechanical engineers to meet overall project deadlines. 
• Represent the mechanical engineering department to different internal and external stakeholders and partners. 
• Maintain a good network and conduct market research for new technologies, materials, suppliers and partners. 

This position is ideal for a self‐motivated person, with a desire to improve the quality of your work and to develop new skills. A strong focus on delivering outstanding mechanical designs and track new technologies is essential to take up this responsibility.  

You have a true passion for engineering and demonstrate a drive to complete tasks.  You feel comfortable in taking initiatives.  

As a senior in a team, you stimulate others to be creative and deliver good results. At the same time you have no problem working independently to achieve the organization's goals.  

As communication is key, you have excellent communication and facilitation skills. You are able to present or handle complex technical information and issues in a user-friendly manner. You have a strong ability to communicate the value of your work confidently and clearly to team members and clients. Multitasking is fine by you and you can cope well with deadline pressure.  

• A minimum of 10 years “hands-on” working experience and you bring relevant industry experience. 
• Proficiency in CAD.  
• Experienced and highly effective user of Solidworks. 
• Experience with sheet metal, turning, milling and welding of Stainless Steel. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, customers, internal and external associates, and management. 
• Willing to travel abroad frequently, based on a flexible schedule. 
• Experience in hygienic design and/or design of food processing equipment is a plus. 
• Innovative mindset. 
• Coaching ability and proven mentoring experience will be critical to the success of this role.  

What We Offer:

You will have long-term career opportunities, with a globally renowned company and the following: 

• Health insurance.  
• Pension scheme:
  • 2% employee contribution with 4% employer contribution,
  • 4% employee contribution with 6% employer contribution,
  • 6% employee contribution 8% employer contribution.  
• 25 days annual leave.
• Additional long service days.
• International and collaborative working environment. 
• Space and support to experiment with new technologies. 
• Social events. 
• Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste. 
• Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being, and strong camaraderie among our teammates. 
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
• We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged. 

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.  

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be made and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.