Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Orica; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to market-shaping technology in their Digital Solutions team. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates should have a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and substantial experience in mechanical design, along with strong skills in CAD tools and a leadership mindset.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 8 years of mechanical design experience in product development.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and design principles.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team.
• Oversee project milestones from conception to execution.
• Plan, design, test and analyze components for market-shaping technology.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Leadership skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OnShape

SolidWorks

Inventor

Catia

Ansys

Job description

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available in our Orica Digital Solutions team as we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Axis Mining Technology. Axis Mining Technology builds cutting-edge electromechanical instrumentation, data & drilling solutions for the mining, minerals exploration & drilling industries.
In this role, you will be a key contributor towards the development & commercialization of this market-shaping technology; including responsibility for creation of project requirements based on stakeholder inputs, designing, developing, testing, and analyzing components to ensure produced parts meet requirements.
You will collaborate closely with international cross-functional teams, including marketing, manufacturing, electronics hardware, firmware, and the software team. You will be a pivotal project lead in defining project milestones from conception to execution, ensuring engineering schedules are tracked and met.

What you will be doing

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:
• Providing technical leadership to the engineering team and beyond
• Overseeing milestones from conception to execution
• Planning: Gathering requirements/product specifications. Designing: conceptualizing and drafting models. Developing: testing and results analysis, refining prototypes by reiteration to ensure product works as intended and meets set out specifications
• Ensuring project milestones are met and within budget
• Making sure that once a concept is developed, a seamless interface to the software and the electronics teams exists, to ensure that all subject matter experts are aligned to deliver the finalized product.
• Supporting the execution of projects with the marketing team

What you will bring

• BEng. in Mechanical Engineering
• 8 years of mechanical design experience in the product development space
• Proficiency in CAD software such as OnShape, SolidWorks, Inventor, or Catia
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferably using Ansys
• Experience with sealing design, shock and vibration, wear / abrasion and extreme pressure environments
• Knowledge of Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, material properties, and design principles ideally in extreme environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Availability to work with teams in different time zones
• Leadership skills and the ability to manage work across different teams and multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter profile
• Project management experience is not compulsory but will be beneficial

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.