Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design EngineerDate: 2 Sept 2025Location: Tewkesbury, GB, GL20 8JGCompany: OricaAbout OricaAbout the roleAn exciting opportunity has become available in our Orica Digital Solutions team as we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Axis Mining Technology. Axis Mining Technology builds cutting-edge electromechanical instrumentation, data & drilling solutions for the mining, minerals exploration & drilling industries.In this role, you will be a key contributor towards the development & commercialization of this market-shaping technology; including responsibility for creation of project requirements based on stakeholder inputs, designing, developing, testing, and analyzing components to ensure produced parts meet requirements.You will collaborate closely with international cross-functional teams, including marketing, manufacturing, electronics hardware, firmware, and the software team. You will be a pivotal project lead in defining project milestones from conception to execution, ensuring engineering schedules are tracked and met.What you will be doingProviding technical leadership to the engineering team and beyondOverseeing milestones from conception to executionPlanning: Gathering requirements/product specifications.Designing: conceptualizing and drafting models.Developing: testing and results analysis, refining prototypes by reiteration to ensure product works as intended and meets set out specificationsEnsuring project milestones are met and within budgetMaking sure that once a concept is developed, a seamless interface to the software and the electronics teams exists, to ensure that all subject matter experts are aligned to deliver the finalized product.Supporting the execution of projects with the marketing teamWhat you will bringBEng. in Mechanical Engineering8 years of mechanical design experience in the product development spaceProficiency in CAD software such as OnShape, SolidWorks, Inventor, or CatiaExperience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferably using AnsysExperience with sealing design, shock and vibration, wear / abrasion and extreme pressure environmentsKnowledge of Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, material properties, and design principles ideally in extreme environments.Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teamsAvailability to work with teams in different time zonesLeadership skills and the ability to manage work across different teams and multiple projects simultaneouslySelf-starter profileProject management experience is not compulsory but will be beneficialWhat we offerAs part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.We respect and value allOrica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr