Mechanical Engineer

Accora; Orwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking multiple Mechanical Engineers for hands-on R&D. Ideal candidates will collaborate in product development, design, and test innovative medical equipment that enhances life quality. A strong mechanical background and problem-solving mindset are essential. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday + public holidays

Pension matched up to 5%

Private medical healthcare cover

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical ability - confident with hand tools and processes like welding, fabrication, CNC machining, or general workshop prototyping.
• Solid understanding of mechanical principles, assemblies, and mechanisms.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment, building, testing, and iterating on real physical products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team dedicated to new product development.
• Take product ideas from initial concept through to functioning prototypes.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical ability

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented mindset

Tools

SolidWorks

Welding

CNC machining

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Hands-on R&D / Product Development)

Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 DoE (Multiple Openings Due to Continued Growth)

From Concept to Creation - Hands-On Mechanical Engineering That Truly Makes a Difference

Are you a practically minded mechanical engineer who loves getting hands-on, welding, machining, fabricating, prototyping, and bringing real products to life?

Do you get a buzz from seeing your ideas transformed into working products right in front of you? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We’re expanding our Product Development team at Accora and looking for multiple Mechanical Engineers (Hands-on R&D) to join us. This is real, ground-up engineering work, you'll design, build, and refine full-scale prototypes and play a pivotal role in developing innovative new products that make a real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of a small, focused team dedicated to new product development
• Take product ideas from initial concept through to functioning prototypes, all built in-house
• Design mechanical components, mechanisms, and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Physically build and test your designs, you'll be hands-on throughout the process
• Work with a range of materials and use equipment like welders, CNC machines, mills, lathes, and fabrication tools
• Support pre-launch testing, compliance checks, and ongoing product improvements

Requirements

Who We're Looking For

We're after practical mechanical engineers, people who love to get stuck in, build things, and solve real-world problems with their hands as much as their heads. If you're the kind of person who enjoys making ideas real, welding, fabricating, machining, prototyping, we want to hear from you.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong hands-on mechanical ability - confident with hand tools and processes like welding, fabrication, CNC machining, or general workshop prototyping
• Solid understanding of mechanical principles, assemblies, and mechanisms
• A problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude and a team-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment, building, testing, and iterating on real physical products

Bonus Skills (Or Willing to Learn - We'll Support You)

• Experience with mechanical linkages, complex assemblies, or moving mechanisms
• Familiarity with sheet metal work, TIG/MIG welding, CNC setting/programming or general fabrication
• SolidWorks experience, great. If not - we offer full in-house training and support to get you up to speed

Other Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the UK (we're unable to provide visa sponsorship)
• Due to our site location, a valid UK driving licence and own transport are preferred

Benefits

Why Join Accora?

We're a company that values innovation, initiative, and impact. You'll be designing real products that directly enhance the quality of life for people who need extra support due to age, disability, or injury. We're growing fast - and so can you.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday + public holidays
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Private medical healthcare cover
• Ongoing training & development (including SolidWorks and workshop skills)
• A chance to grow within a company that promotes from within
• A supportive, inclusive team environment that values your ideas and input

About Accora

Accora is a forward-thinking company designing assistive medical equipment that improve safety, independence, and comfort. Our products support vulnerable people in hospitals, care homes, and their own homes -changing lives with thoughtful engineering and creative problem-solving.

We live by our values of insight, determination, and integrity - and we're looking for people who share that mindset.

Ready to Build the Future with Us?

If you're excited by hands-on engineering, prototyping, and creating solutions that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more at https://accora.care

Apply now and turn your ideas into reality... literally