Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical; Chobham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site working

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Private healthcare after 2 years

Job summary

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to lead projects from concept through to manufacture, installation and aftersales support.

You will design access platforms and ground support equipment, produce precise drawings (Inventor preferred), and collaborate across teams to ensure manufacturability and successful delivery of international projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a mechanical or design engineering role
• Experience designing sheet metal components, fabrication assemblies and weldments
• Strong CAD drawing skills with Autodesk Inventor preferred

Responsibilities

• Designing access platforms, ground support equipment and structural assemblies from concept through to completion
• Producing accurate technical drawings for internal and external manufacture
• Designing sheet metal components, fabrication assemblies and weldments with manufacturability in mind
• Supporting projects through manufacture, shipping and installation activities, including international projects
• Working closely with the wider engineering team whilst maintaining revision control and design documentation

Skills

Mechanical design

Project ownership

Technical drawing

Collaboration

Education

HND or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

PDM/PLM familiarity

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects from concept through to installation? We're working with a well-established engineering manufacturer looking to add a Design Engineer to their team. This Design Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a company known for designing and manufacturing specialist access platforms and ground support equipment for demanding industries.

As a Design Engineer, you'll be joining a collaborative environment where you'll have ownership of projects from initial brief through to manufacture, installation and aftersales support. This is a hands‑on opportunity for a Design Engineer who enjoys seeing their designs become real‑world products.

Role and Responsibilities

• Designing access platforms, ground support equipment and structural assemblies from concept through to completion
• Producing accurate technical drawings for internal and external manufacture
• Designing sheet metal components, fabrication assemblies and weldments with manufacturability in mind
• Supporting projects through manufacture, shipping and installation activities, including international projects
• Working closely with the wider engineering team whilst maintaining revision control and design documentation

This Design Engineer position offers variety and the opportunity to make an impact within the team.

Key Requirements

• At least 3 years' experience within a mechanical or design engineering role
• Experience designing sheet metal components, fabrication assemblies and weldments
• Strong technical drawing and CAD experience
• Experience using CAD software, with Autodesk Inventor preferred
• Relevant engineering qualification such as an HND, Degree or equivalent industry experience

Experience with PDM/PLM systems or designing access equipment, aviation, rail or similar products would be advantageous.

What They Can Offer You

As the new Design Engineer, you can expect:

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
• On-site working
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-3:30pm
• 30 days annual leave including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site parking
• Private healthcare after 2 years' service

This Design Engineer role is ideal for someone looking for long-term career development within a specialist engineering manufacturer.

We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.

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