Mechanical Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech are partnering with an innovative engineering manufacturer operating within the high-performance automotive and motorsport sector. Based in Witney, this role offers hands-on design work across the full lifecycle, from concept to production.

You will join a close-knit team in a growing company, contributing to challenging engineering projects, collaborating with manufacturing and prototyping teams, and owning designs through to manufacture.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role.
• SolidWorks and 3D CAD modelling experience.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
• An understanding of engineering materials and design for manufacture principles.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Produce manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop new products and improve existing designs.
• Design components for CNC machining and manufacture.
• Support prototype development, testing and validation activities.
• Collaborate closely with production and assembly teams to optimise designs.
• Maintain Bills of Materials and engineering documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD modelling

GD&T

CNC machining

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Witney, Oxfordshire £40,000 - £45,000

Work on high-performance engineered products. Take ownership from concept to production.

Orion Electrotech are partnered with an innovative engineering manufacturer operating within the high-performance automotive and motorsport sector.

With a reputation for engineering excellence and customers across global performance-focused markets, the business is continuing to invest in new product development and is looking to strengthen its engineering team.

As a smaller, highly specialised business, engineers here have the opportunity to be genuinely involved in the entire product lifecycle. You'll work closely with manufacturing, prototyping and production teams, giving you real ownership over projects and the chance to see your designs evolve from initial concept through to finished product.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, being hands-on with development work and having a visible impact within a growing organisation.

The Mechanical Design Engineer Role

Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, you will:

• Create detailed 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Produce manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• Develop new products and improve existing designs
• Design components for CNC machining and manufacture
• Support prototype development, testing and validation activities
• Collaborate closely with production and assembly teams to optimise designs
• Maintain Bills of Materials and engineering documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation projects

About You

We're interested in speaking with Mechanical Design engineers who have:

• 3 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role
• Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD modelling experience
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings with GD&T
• Knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes
• An understanding of engineering materials and design for manufacture principles
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges
• The desire to be involved beyond the design office and work closely with the wider business

Why Join?

Work within the exciting world of high-performance automotive and motorsport engineering

Be part of a small, agile engineering team where your ideas are heard

Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle

Enjoy a varied role combining design, development, prototyping and manufacturing support

Modern engineering and manufacturing facilities

Genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow

This position is based in Witney, Oxfordshire. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this role.