Job Title:             Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:             Nottingham

Salary:                 £35,000 - £40,000

Type:                   Permanent

Orion Electrotech is partnered with a thriving market leading machinery manufacturing business.

A pioneering force in specialised turnkey solutions across diverse manufacturing sectors, enhancing safety, efficiency, and quality standards. With over 35 years of invaluable expertise, they offer bespoke automation solutions and custom-built machinery to global clientele. Their extensive portfolio encompasses assembly automation, robotics, and testing equipment, including specialised solutions for leak testing, robotic handling, and factory automation design. The seasoned team has successfully supplied cutting-edge automation and testing solutions to prominent industries such as automotive, medical/pharmaceutical, aerospace, and defence. Through their innovative approach and commitment to tailored solutions, they continue to redefine industry standards and drive operational excellence worldwide.

Due to an extended period of exponential growth, we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the expanding design team.

About The Mechanical Design Engineer Role

You will be responsible for mechanical design and development of bespoke equipment and machines.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for:

• Design custom mechanical solutions for automation, assembly, robotics, and testing gear to meet client needs and industry standards.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to understand requirements and develop effective designs.
• Conduct thorough feasibility studies to assess design viability.
• Use CAD software to create detailed 2D and 3D models and assemblies.
• Choose materials, components, and processes for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Integrate mechanical systems seamlessly with other components.
• Review, simulate, and test designs for performance and safety.
• Create technical documentation to support manufacturing processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices for innovation.
• Provide technical support to production teams during implementation.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.

A successful Mechanical Design Engineer will need:

• 3+ years of equipment/machinery design experience
• Proficiency in 3D CAD.
• Demonstrate prior experience in a machinery/equipment manufacturing related sector.
• Full Rights to work in the UK

This business rewards Mechanical Design Engineer a competitive salary and an excellent selection of benefits.

If you are a driven individual with an engineering education seeking an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in bespoke automation we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey as we continue to enrich the possibilities of our solutions. 

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website. https://(url removed)/