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Job Title: Design Engineer

Design Engineer Salary: £35,000 - £38,000

Orion is currently working with an innovative manufacturing company based in Shefford. We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join their friendly team and work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be primarily involved in designing components for water management systems.

Design Engineer Responsibilities:

Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team

Design and detail water management systems

Develop engineering proposals

Create 2D & 3D designs using Solidworks & AutoCAD

Manage project contracts from start to finish

Interpret and work from engineering drawings

Communicate with customers

Create and manage BOMs

Implement design modifications

Design based on customer specifications

Collaborate with sales/purchasing teams to generate tender documents

Execute layout designs

General mechanical design – sensor bracketry, equipment mounting, etc.

Design Engineer Required Experience:

Proficient with design software such as CATIA, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and CREO

Experienced with 3D CAD – AutoCAD Inventor and Volt

Skilled in 2D design

Background or degree in Mechanical Engineering (HNC level or equivalent)

Experience with sheet metal, concrete, plastics, fabrication, and welding

Familiarity with pumps, pressure vessels, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Understanding of automated production machinery

Detail-oriented with a systematic work approach

Strong team player and effective mentor

Eagerness to develop skills and knowledge

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and on the shop floor

Design Engineer Package:

Competitive salary of £35,000 - £38,000 DOE

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

6% pension contribution

Christmas shutdown

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Onsite parking

Design Engineer Shifts:

Monday – Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00

Friday: 09:00 – 16:30