Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Orica Limited; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Digital Solutions team. This role involves leading projects from conception through execution and collaborating extensively with various teams to develop advanced electromechanical systems for the mining and drilling industries. Ideal candidates will have significant design experience, particularly in high-pressure environments, and should be proficient in CAD tools.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diverse career paths

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 8 years of mechanical design experience in product development.
• Proficiency in CAD software and FEA.
• Knowledge of Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership to the engineering team.
• Overseeing the project lifecycle from concept to execution.
• Collaborating with marketing and other cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BEng. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (OnShape, SolidWorks, Inventor, Catia)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Date: 31 May 2025

Location: Tewkesbury, GB, GL20 8JG

Company: Orica

About Orica

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.