Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in integrated material handling systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Milton Keynes. The role involves creating and drafting product layouts, reviewing technical designs, and performing site surveys to ensure accurate proposals. Candidates should have practical experience in mechanical engineering, strong 3D modelling skills, and knowledge of AutoCAD. The position offers a salary up to £50,000, 25 days annual leave, and a 6% company pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

6% Company Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in design/specification and manufacture of special-purpose capital equipment required.
• Practical hands-on experience with site surveys is essential.
• Strong understanding of basic mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

3D modelling skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Site surveys and installation

AutoCAD

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