Mechanical Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent Pension

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays (33 total)

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Bracknell is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering manufacturer at an exciting time of growth. You will design and develop innovative mechanical products used across a diverse range of industries, delivering high-quality drawings and robust analysis.

You will work within a collaborative engineering team, managing multiple projects, and expanding your technical expertise through varied, challenging assignments and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing engineering projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical designs to meet customer and project requirements.
• Produce 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings.
• Carry out engineering calculations and support analysis activities.
• Perform structural and performance assessments using FEA techniques.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support production and resolve technical challenges.

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Benefits

• BONUS
• Excellent Pension
• 25 days holiday
• 8 BH (33 total)

Hours

Flex on start/finish times, standard working week of 37.5 hours

Location

Site based

Join a Leading Engineering Business Driving Innovation Worldwide

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering manufacturer at an exciting time of growth and investment.

Working as part of a highly experienced and supportive engineering team, you'll play a key role in the design, development and delivery of innovative mechanical products used across a diverse range of industries and applications worldwide. The position offers genuine variety, exposure to multiple projects, and excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development.

If you're looking for a role where you can expand your technical expertise, work on challenging engineering projects, and be part of a collaborative team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Developing innovative mechanical designs to meet customer and project requirements
• Producing 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings
• Carrying out engineering calculations and supporting analysis activities
• Performing structural and performance assessments using FEA techniques
• Managing multiple design and development projects through to completion
• Supporting prototype development, testing and product validation activities
• Producing technical documentation, reports and design records
• Collaborating with manufacturing teams to support production and resolve technical challenges
• Providing technical input to commercial and customer-facing teams
• Participating in design reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external testing organisations where required

You will ideally have

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Experience using 3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo or any similar)
• Ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings and GD&T
• Knowledge of mechanical design calculations
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience, ideally using ANSYS or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing engineering projects and working to deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team

In return you will be rewarded with

• Ongoing training and career development
• Exposure to a wide variety of engineering projects
• Supportive and knowledgeable engineering team
• Opportunity to work for a successful global business serving international markets
• Bonus scheme
• Excellent Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays