Mechanical Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Bierton; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a Mechanical Engineer responsible for designing product layouts, reviewing technical designs, and conducting site surveys. Applicants should have experience in the specification of capital equipment and possess strong 3D modelling skills, particularly in AutoCAD. The position offers a salary of up to £50,000, 25 days annual leave, a 6% company pension, and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

25 days annual leave

6% Company Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in design and commissioning of special-purpose capital equipment.
• Practical site survey experience required.
• Ability to deliver projects on time with strong engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Create, draft, and design product layouts.
• Review technical product designs and generate drawings.
• Perform site surveys to ensure accurate proposals.

Skills

Experience in design/specification of capital equipment

Site surveys and installation/commissioning experience

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles

3D modelling skills

AutoCAD layout skills

Job description

The company is a global leader that designs, engineers, installs and supports integrated material handling systems. The systems are pivotal within thousands of manufacturing plants, warehouses, and airports globally. The company is renowned for its innovative engineering techniques and for developing new technologies.

As the Mechanical Engineer, you'll be tasked with creating, drafting, and designing product layouts, in addition to reviewing technical product designs, generating drawings/designs using 2D and 3D design software, and assisting all internal stakeholders with technical solutions and sign‑off on concept designs. A further requirement of the Design Engineer is to perform site surveys for clients to ensure accurate proposals and designs.

What we would like from the Mechanical Engineer:

• Experience in the design/specification, manufacture, installation/commissioning of special‑purpose capital equipment (experience in conveyor systems is an advantage)
• Practical hands‑on experience with site surveys and installation/commissioning is essential
• A strong understanding of basic mechanical engineering principles, proven ability to deliver projects on time, practical rather than academic/theoretical ability or experience, and proficiency in basic structural hand calculations
• Strong 3D modelling skills, part and assembly modelling and an interest in 2D creating layouts (AutoCAD)

What we offer the Mechanical Engineer:

• Salary paying up to £50,000 doe
• 25 days annual leave
• 6% Company Pension
• Healthcare

If this opportunity as a Mechanical Engineer is of interest to you, don't hesitate and get in touch asap!

Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment