Mechanical Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer/Project Engineer in Leicester. This hands-on role covers the full project lifecycle from initial customer engagement and site surveys through to design, manufacture and installation.

You will work with customers, manufacturing and installation engineers to ensure efficient delivery and high standards, using 2D AutoCAD and 3D Inventor, with RAMS support and close collaboration with production teams.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD skills with 3D/2D software experience.
• Understanding of fabrication, manufacturing or sheet metal design processes.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with multi-project management.
• Good IT skills and adaptability to new software.

Responsibilities

• Producing engineering designs and layouts using 2D AutoCAD and 3D Inventor from concept to completion.
• Conducting site visits, surveys and consultations to gather requirements.
• Developing practical engineering solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Preparing RAMS to support installation activities.
• Coordinating with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure producibility.
• Monitoring progress and supporting delivery from concept through to installation.
• Using ERP and project tools to plan and manage activities.
• Providing technical support to internal teams and customers.

Skills

CAD software

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Fabrication knowledge

Project coordination

Tools

ERP systems

AutoCAD

Job description

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer/ Project Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering bespoke industrial systems and turnkey projects. This is a varied, hands‑on role offering involvement throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial customer engagement and site surveys through to design, manufacture, and installation.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Engineer you will work closely with customers, manufacturing teams, and installation engineers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• The Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Engineer will be producing engineering designs and layouts using 2D AutoCAD and 3D Inventor and taking products from customer concept through to completion
• Conducting site visits, surveys, and customer consultations to gather project requirements.
• Developing practical engineering solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to support installation activities.
• Liaising closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are fit for production.
• Monitoring project progress and supporting successful delivery from concept through to installation.
• Utilising ERP and project management systems to plan, track, and manage project activities.
• Providing technical support to internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• The Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Engineer will need strong CAD skills (Open 3D software - Inventors, Solidworks, Fusion 360, Creo etc.)
• Practical understanding of fabrication, manufacturing, or sheet metal design processes
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to interact directly with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good IT skills and the ability to quickly adopt new software and systems.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.

Mechanical Design Engineer, Leicester, UK