Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead a design team and deliver projects in the manufacturing sector. You will be responsible for producing system and detailed drawings using 2D CAD and 3D Inventor, while managing project schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of design experience and expertise in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

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 in chemical and processing.
• Expert in producing documentation for manufacturing, assembly, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical Design team to produce various types of drawings.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Manage capacity planning of the Design team and establish KPIs.

Skills

3D modelling

2D detailed drafting

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

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.

Qualifications

• 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 £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