Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Lead, Onsite in Oldham

Orion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Principle Design Engineer in Oldham, Manchester. The role involves leading a team of engineers, improving mechanical designs, and supporting the production transition. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills, and are British nationals. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £65,000–£75,000, alongside 25 days holiday and pension contributions. Apply now to make a significant impact in this dynamic role.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

4% matched pension contribution

Training and support for leadership growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of mechanical design experience, ideally in a regulated or precision engineering environment.
• Strong 3-D CAD skills, SolidEdge preferred.
• Some leadership or mentoring experience.
• Must be a British national with a valid British passport.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a small team of engineers.
• Reviewing and improving existing designs.
• Supporting the transition from design to production.
• Getting involved in all aspects of the design lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

3-D CAD skills

Leadership or mentoring experience

CFD experience

Tools

SolidEdge

Job description

A leading engineering company is seeking a Principle Design Engineer in Oldham, Manchester. The role involves leading a team of engineers, improving mechanical designs, and supporting the production transition. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills, and are British nationals. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £65,000–£75,000, alongside 25 days holiday and pension contributions. Apply now to make a significant impact in this dynamic role.