Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Witney Oxfordshire South East
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Mechanical Design Engineer
Witney, Oxfordshire £40,000 - £45,000
Work on high-performance engineered products. Take ownership from concept to production.
Orion Electrotech are partnered with an innovative engineering manufacturer operating within the high-performance automotive and motorsport sector.
With a reputation for engineering excellence and customers across global performance-focused markets, the business is continuing to invest in new product development and is looking to strengthen its engineering team.
As a smaller, highly specialised business, engineers here have the opportunity to be genuinely involved in the entire product lifecycle. You'll work closely with manufacturing, prototyping and production teams, giving you real ownership over projects and the chance to see your designs evolve from initial concept through to finished product.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, being hands-on with development work and having a visible impact within a growing organisation.
The Mechanical Design Engineer Role
Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, you will:
Create detailed 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks
Produce manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
Develop new products and improve existing designs
Design components for CNC machining and manufacture
Support prototype development, testing and validation activities
Collaborate closely with production and assembly teams to optimise designs
Maintain Bills of Materials and engineering documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation projects
About You
We're interested in speaking with Mechanical Design engineers who have:
3 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role
Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD modelling experience
Experience producing manufacturing drawings with GD&T
Knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes
An understanding of engineering materials and design for manufacture principles
A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges
The desire to be involved beyond the design office and work closely with the wider business
Why Join?
Work within the exciting world of high-performance automotive and motorsport engineering
Be part of a small, agile engineering team where your ideas are heard
Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle
Enjoy a varied role combining design, development, prototyping and manufacturing support
Modern engineering and manufacturing facilities
Genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow
Interested? Apply now or reach out to Ellie at Orion Electrotech for further details.
This position is based in Witney, Oxfordshire. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this role.
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