DESIblitz Job: Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

£30500 - £40000/annum Excellent Benefits Package
30/10/2026

Orion Electrotech

Mechanical Design Engineer

Benefits – BONUS Excellent Pension 25 days holiday 8 BH (33 total)

Hours – Flex on start/finish times, standard working week of 37.5 hours

Site based

Join a Leading Engineering Business Driving Innovation Worldwide

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering manufacturer at an exciting time of growth and investment.

Working as part of a highly experienced and supportive engineering team, you’ll play a key role in the design, development and delivery of innovative mechanical products used across a diverse range of industries and applications worldwide. The position offers genuine variety, exposure to multiple projects, and excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development.

If you’re looking for a role where you can expand your technical expertise, work on challenging engineering projects, and be part of a collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be involved in the full product lifecycle, from initial concept through to manufacture and ongoing product support.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing innovative mechanical designs to meet customer and project requirements
  • Producing 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings
  • Carrying out engineering calculations and supporting analysis activities
  • Performing structural and performance assessments using FEA techniques
  • Managing multiple design and development projects through to completion
  • Supporting prototype development, testing and product validation activities
  • Producing technical documentation, reports and design records
  • Collaborating with manufacturing teams to support production and resolve technical challenges
  • Providing technical input to commercial and customer-facing teams
  • Participating in design reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities
  • Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external testing organisations where required

 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and working across a varied project portfolio.

You will ideally have:

  • Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
  • Experience using 3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo or any similar)
  • Ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Knowledge of mechanical design calculations
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience, ideally using ANSYS or similar
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing engineering projects and working to deadlines
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team

In return you will be rewarded with

  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Exposure to a wide variety of engineering projects
  • Supportive and knowledgeable engineering team
  • Opportunity to work for a successful global business serving international markets
  • Bonus scheme
  • Excellent Pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Please apply via the link or contact Luke Tanner for further details

Please Note
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