Project Mechanical Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is recruiting a Project Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering business delivering bespoke industrial systems and turnkey projects. This is a varied, hands-on role offering involvement throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial customer engagement and site surveys through to design, manufacture, and installation.

The successful candidate will work with customers, manufacturing teams and installation engineers to deliver projects efficiently and to

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design from concept to completion.
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD; 3D Inventor preferred.
• Practical understanding of fabrication and sheet metal processes.

Responsibilities

• Producing engineering designs and layouts using 2D AutoCAD and 3D Inventor.
• Conducting site visits, surveys, and customer consultations to gather project requirements.
• Developing practical engineering solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Preparing RAMS to support installation activities.
• Liaising with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are fit for production.
• Monitoring project progress and supporting successful delivery from concept through to installation.
• Utilising ERP and project management systems to plan, track, and manage project activities.
• Providing technical support to internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

CAD skills

Customer engagement

Project coordination

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

We are recruiting for a Project Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering bespoke industrial systems and turnkey projects. This is a varied, hands-on role offering involvement throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial customer engagement and site surveys through to design, manufacture, and installation.

The Role

As a Project Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work closely with customers, manufacturing teams, and installation engineers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing engineering designs and layouts using 2D AutoCAD and 3D Inventor.
• Conducting site visits, surveys, and customer consultations to gather project requirements.
• Developing practical engineering solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to support installation activities.
• Liaising closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are fit for production.
• Monitoring project progress and supporting successful delivery from concept through to installation.
• Utilising ERP and project management systems to plan, track, and manage project activities.
• Providing technical support to internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• The Project Mechanical Design Engineer will need strong CAD skills (Open to 3D software - Inventor preferable but will consider Solidworks, Creo etc.)
• At least 2 years' experience in a Mechanical Design, Project Engineer role or similar taking designs from concept to completion
• Practical understanding of fabrication, manufacturing, or sheet metal processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to interact directly with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Good IT skills and the ability to quickly adopt new software and systems.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.