Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead their design team in Coventry. The successful candidate will produce system and sub-assembly drawings using 2D CAD or 3D Inventor, ensure project delivery within budget, and manage team capacity. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and at least 10 years of design experience, alongside strong skills in 3D modelling and documentation suitable for manufacturing. Excellent salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of design experience in special-purpose machine design or manufacturing.
• Strong background in the manufacturing industry, with chemical processing as advantageous.
• Expert in producing documentation suitable for manufacturing and installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design team to produce system and general arrangement drawings.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Establish and track KPIs and manage subcontracting activities.

Skills

3D modelling

2D detailed drafting

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

My client is a world leader in the design, manufacture, installation and management of process plants for Surface Treatment, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Process Water Recycling. They provide solutions from a fully automated process plant to smaller manual lines, spares and specialist equipment.

As the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you are responsible to lead the mechanical Design team to produce system drawings, general arrangement drawings, sub-assembly drawings and detail part drawings in 2D CAD or 3D Inventor, deliver projects on schedule and within budget, manage the capacity planning of the Design team, establish and track KPIs, manage sub-contracting activities, and provide leadership within the team.

What we would like from the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Degree qualified or equivalent academic qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of design experience in special-purpose machine design or the manufacturing field
• Proficient with 3D modelling and 2D detailed drafting on Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
• Strong background in the manufacturing industry (chemical and processing is advantageous)
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Expert in producing documentation of a level suitable for manufacturing, assembly, and installation

What we offer the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Salary between £50,000 to £60,000
• 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays
• A class-leading defined contribution pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance

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

Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment