Mechanical Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

35‑hour week

Overtime after 3‑month probational

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to create mechanical designs for new projects and adapt existing designs to customer specifications on special‑purpose machinery and equipment.

You will need an HND/degree or equivalent, experience with automation equipment design, and proficiency in 3D design tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, Catia). The role offers a 35‑hour week, competitive benefits, and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• HND/Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge and experience in designing automated process equipment, machinery, conveyors, materials handling, and moving parts.
• Experience with 3D design software (SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, Catia, etc)
• Desire to be involved in the full product life cycle.
• Ideally 2 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical designs for new projects and customise existing designs to customer specifications on special-purpose machinery and equipment.

Skills

Automation equipment design

Conveyors & materials handling

Full lifecycle involvement

Education

HND/Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

NX

Catia

Job description

My client is a pioneering Automation company that is family–run and has over 50 years of industry experience. They are a global leader that specialises in the design and manufacture of automated bespoke equipment and machinery by providing the cleanest, safest, and most reliable systems. If you re looking for stability and a company in which to continue your career growth, then look no further!

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be tasked with creating mechanical designs for new projects and customising existing designs to the customer s specifications on special–purpose machinery and equipment.

What we would like from the Mechanical Design Engineer:

• HND/Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
• Knowledge and experience in designing automated process equipment, machinery, conveyors, materials handling, and moving parts
• Experience with 3D design software (SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, Catia, etc)
• Desire to be involved in the full product life cycle
• Ideally 2 years of industry experience

What we offer the Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Salary from GBP28,000 to GBP35,000 doe
• Competitive benefits package
• 35–hour week
• Overtime available after 3–month probation
• Lots of career progression available