Senior Mechanical Engineer

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Employer pension contribution

Early finish on Fridays

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead projects from concept through to delivery. You will design bespoke systems, collaborate with customers and suppliers, and manage scope, risk and profitability.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, experience in manufacturing environments, and strong CAD (Autodesk Inventor) skills, plus excellent communication and stakeholder management. UK and international travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience with fabricated pipework systems and fluid transfer.
• Experience delivering engineering projects to customers.
• Knowledge of CE Marking, ATEX and PED requirements.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and commercially aware mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from specification to manufacture, testing and delivery.
• Manage customer requirements, technical specs and project docs.
• Produce and manage drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Source components, manage suppliers and maintain project profitability.
• Develop inspection, testing and commissioning procedures.
• Mentor and manage a junior engineer; visit sites in the UK and internationally.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Camberley, Surrey Competitive Salary Bonus Excellent Benefits

Are you a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity to take ownership of exciting engineering projects from concept through to delivery? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing international engineering business serving customers worldwide within a highly specialised and technically challenging sector.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development and delivery of bespoke engineering systems, working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams. The successful Senior Mechanical Engineer will combine strong technical expertise with excellent project management skills and a hands‑on approach to problem solving.

The Opportunity

This is a varied and rewarding position where the Senior Mechanical Engineer will:

• Lead engineering projects from initial specification through to manufacture, testing and delivery.
• Manage customer requirements, technical specifications and project documentation.
• Produce and manage manufacturing and fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Source components, manage suppliers and maintain project profitability.
• Develop inspection, testing and commissioning procedures.
• Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and manage a junior engineer within the team.
• Visit customer and supplier sites in the UK and internationally when required.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this Senior Mechanical Engineer position, you'll ideally have:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of fabricated pipework systems and fluid transfer applications.
• Experience managing engineering projects and delivering solutions to customers.
• Knowledge of CE Marking, ATEX and PED requirements.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and commercially aware mindset.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Annual performance‑related bonus.
• Employer pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a growing international business.
• Real scope to influence projects and contribute to future product development.

Why Apply?

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of major projects, work directly with customers, develop innovative engineering solutions, and play a key role in the continued success of a growing organisation. This role offers the perfect blend of technical engineering, project management and leadership responsibility.

Suitable Job Titles

• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Mechanical Project Engineer
• Principal Mechanical Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Engineering Project Manager
• Mechanical Development Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Applications Engineer

If you're an ambitious Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for a long‑term career opportunity where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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