Senior Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical

Chobham

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 50,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare after 2 years' of+

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to take ownership of complex projects from concept to installation. You will lead products through the full lifecycle, combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving in a hands-on role.

Key requirements include experience in mechanical design, sheet metal fabrication, and proficiency with CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor. On-site work with a discretionary bonus and extensive leave are offered.

Qualifications

Experience in Mechanical Design/Design Engineering role.
Experience with sheet metal design, fabrication, weldments and structural assemblies.
Strong CAD design and technical drawing experience.
Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
Relevant engineering qualification (HND, Degree) or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

Design access platforms, ground support equipment and structural assemblies from concept through to completion.
Produce detailed technical drawings for manufacture and installation.
Design sheet metal components, fabrication assemblies and weldments with focus on manufacturability.
Support projects through manufacture, shipping, installation and aftersales, including worldwide projects.
Provide technical support to manufacturing teams while maintaining revision control and design documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Sheet metal design

Technical drawing

Fabrication assemblies

Problem solving

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD software

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to take ownership of complex engineering projects from concept through to installation? We're working with a well-established engineering manufacturer looking to add a Senior Design Engineer to their team. This Senior Design Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a company known for designing and manufacturing specialist access platforms and ground support equipment for demanding industries.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where you'll lead projects through the full product lifecycle. This is a hands‑on position offering the opportunity to combine technical expertise, project ownership and practical engineering problem-solving.

Role and Responsibilities

Designing access platforms, ground support equipment and structural assemblies from concept through to completion
Producing detailed technical drawings for manufacture and installation
Designing sheet metal components, fabrication assemblies and weldments with a focus on manufacturability
Supporting projects through manufacture, shipping, installation and aftersales activities, including worldwide projects
Providing technical support to manufacturing teams whilst maintaining revision control and design documentation

This Senior Design Engineer position offers variety and the opportunity to make an impact within the team.

Key Requirements

Previous experience within a Mechanical Design or Design Engineering role
Experience with sheet metal design, fabrication, weldments and structural assemblies
Strong CAD design and technical drawing experience
Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software
Relevant engineering qualification such as an HND, Degree or equivalent industry experience

Experience designing access equipment, ground support equipment, aviation, rail or similar engineered products would be advantageous.

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