Contract Mechanical Design Engineer (3D CAD: SolidWorks)

Orion Electrotech; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer for an immediate start on a 3‑month project in Bedford, UK. The role focuses on developing a new product with 3D CAD using SolidWorks or Inventor, covering conceptual design through to detailed documentation.

You will contribute to a fast‑paced development program, bring 4–5 years of mechanical design experience, and show capability across full product life‑cycle design, manufacturing knowledge, and instrumentation or bespoke

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design experience in a fast-paced development environment.
• Experience with 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks or Inventor).
• Full product life-cycle design experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical design of New Product Development (complete product life cycle).
• Create detailed designs using 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Inventor).
• Concept Generation.
• Produce Documentation to support Development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods.

Skills

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer for an immediate start on a 3‑month project in Bedford, UK. The role focuses on developing a new product with 3D CAD using SolidWorks or Inventor, covering conceptual design through to detailed documentation.

You will contribute to a fast‑paced development program, bring 4–5 years of mechanical design experience, and show capability across full product life‑cycle design, manufacturing knowledge, and instrumentation or bespoke