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Mechanical Design Engineer
Package:
- £40,000 - £51,000
- Opportunities for progression and professional development.
- Flexible working hours
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Mechanical Design Engineer Shifts:
Monday – Thursday 7:30 – 16:30 Friday 07:30 – 12:30 – Flexible hours for the right candidate
Orion are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team and work on flow control products in an innovative manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration across multiple departments.
Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities:
- Design and develop flow control products (valves, actuators, manifolds)
- Perform detailed engineering analyses (calculations, test plans, qualification plans) for performance and reliability.
- Review external validation data (FEA, CFD, physical test results).
- Ensure compliance with industry and government standards for quality and safety.
- Manage end-to-end engineering process from concept through manufacture, assembly, and test.
- Create prototypes and oversee functional and environmental testing.
- Generate engineering documentation, including calculations, plans, and technical instructions.
- Produce GA and component drawings to BS8888 standards, applying GD&T and DfM principles.
Mechanical Design Engineer Required Experience:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 8 - 10 years’ experience in mechanical design, ideally with valve/hydraulic systems.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Strong knowledge of fluid control systems and products (valves, manifolds, actuators).
- Experience creating calculations and design/product validation.
- Familiarity with engineering/quality tools (APQP, FMEA, 8D, 5Y).
- Customer interaction experience (specification interpretation, design reviews).
- Membership with an Engineering Institution (IMechE, IET, etc.) desirable.
If you like the look of this Mechanical Design Engineer role, then click and apply or if you would like further information, please contact Katie Maisey at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury. (url removed)
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