Mechanical Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Didcot is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop components, collaborate with production teams, and maintain technical documentation. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical engineering and proficiency in CAD software. This full-time position offers a salary of £34,000 - £38,000 per annum along with benefits including enhanced pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive employee perks on shopping and memberships

Qualifications

• A background in mechanical engineering, with hands-on experience in design and/or assembly.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies.
• Collaborating with production and assembly teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

CAD software proficiency

Manufacturing processes understanding

Technical drawing interpretation

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Didcot

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Type: Full-time, Permanent

What You'll Be Doing as a Mechanical Engineer

• Designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies
• Supporting prototype builds and mechanical testing
• Collaborating with production and assembly teams to ensure manufacturability
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues during build and test phases
• Working with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and reliability
• Creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation, including CAD models and SOPs
• Contributing to continuous improvement in processes, quality, and cost efficiency

What We're Looking For in a Mechanical Engineer

Essential

• A background in mechanical engineering, with hands-on experience in design and/or assembly
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and SOPs

Desirable

• Experience in a high-tech or precision manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of DfM (Design for Manufacture) and lean engineering principles
• Exposure to scaling mechanical designs for production
• Familiarity with writing and improving SOPs and technical documentation

Why Join Us?

• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare - including dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
• Exclusive employee perks: discounts on shopping, gym memberships, restaurants, and cinemas

How to Apply

If you're a Mechanical Engineer ready to take the next step in your career, APPLY NOW!

For more information, get in touch with Charlie Penn at Orion Electrotech Reading for a confidential conversation.

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