Mechanical Design Engineer — From Concept to Production

Orion Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group in Inverness seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Technical Development team. You will drive development of new and existing products from concept through detailed engineering, testing and production, working with production, quality, purchasing and sales to ensure safety, compliance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong mechanical design background, practical problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach, with responsibility for

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Ability to read, interpret and produce engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and design processes.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop product requirements and engineering specifications.
• Evaluate design concepts and select effective engineering solutions.
• Carry out detailed mechanical design work and engineering calculations.
• Develop innovative design solutions for new and existing products.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings and document control.
• Undertake modelling, simulation and testing to validate designs.
• Maintain technical documentation for production and servicing.
• Prepare technical manuals and product literature.
• Support product development, production testing and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing methods and processes.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials for new/modified products.
• Support development of project programmes, budgets and technical plans.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct design reviews and assess risks of changes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, suppliers and customers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Orion Group in Inverness seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Technical Development team. You will drive development of new and existing products from concept through detailed engineering, testing and production, working with production, quality, purchasing and sales to ensure safety, compliance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong mechanical design background, practical problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach, with responsibility for