Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

A fast-growing Engineering Business who has been recognised as a prominent player in the ClimateTech is looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their R&D team. This role will focus on the redesign and development of their heating solution, supporting new product introductions, and working closely with cross-functional teams in product, electronics, software, and production. The successful candidate will contribute to the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Mechanical Engineer:

• Product Development: Lead a comprehensive redesign of the heating solution to create a more compact, adaptable format.
• Design & Testing: Use CAD, CFD, and FEA for technical analysis; manage component selection, prototyping, and test validation.
• Sustainability: Incorporate sustainable lifecycle and design principles to support compliance with environmental standards.
• Production Support: Work with production teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety in manufacturing.

Requirements of a Senior Mechanical Engineer:

• Essential:

  • 5+ years experience in Mechanical Engineering or strong expertise in computational fluid dynamics, thermal calculations, and sheet metal design.
  • Proficiency in sheet metal design, DFM methodologies, FEA analysis, and CAD/PDM.
  • Practical experience with prototyping.
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (2:1 or higher).
  • A strong interest in renewable energy and Net Zero initiatives.

• Desirable but not a Necessity:

  • Experience with Inventor FEA, Star CCM for CFD, and thermodynamic analysis.
  • Skills in high-temperature component design and consumer appliance experience.
  • Knowledge of UKCA/CE and EN60335 compliance standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per year
• Perks: 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday holiday, life insurance, private medical, optical and dental insurance, income protection, and product discounts.
• Work Environment: Flexible and collaborative culture that values innovation, sustainability, and employee development.

Ideal candidates who are ready to contribute to the future of energy and climate change are encouraged to apply or get in touch with Bella from Orion.