Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead their design team and manage project deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of design experience in manufacturing. This role requires proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, along with strong leadership skills and expertise in GD&T. Competitive salary between GBP50,000 to GBP60,000 and various 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 the manufacturing field.
• Strong background in the manufacturing industry, particularly chemical and processing.
• Expert in producing documentation suitable for manufacturing and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design team to produce system and assembly drawings.
• Manage project timelines and budgets effectively.
• Establish and track team KPIs.

Skills

3D modelling

2D detailed drafting

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Salary between GBP50,000 to GBP60,000
• 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays
• A class‑leading defined contribution pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance

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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