Mechanical Design Engineer in Bracknell, Berkshire
Posted by Orion Electrotech
£30,500 – £40,000 a year
Bracknell · Permanent
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
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