Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company: Orion Electrotech Ltd
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Location: Fareham
Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer


The Company


Looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging aerospace products that make a real impact in the industry?


We’re working with a well-established aerospace engineering organisation looking to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to their team. This Senior Mechanical Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a company known for developing advanced avionics products and engine sensing technologies for the aerospace sector. You’ll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where innovation, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.


As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll work across the full product development lifecycle, taking ownership of design activities while supporting colleagues and driving engineering excellence.


Role and Responsibilities



  • Managing requirements, demonstrating compliance and supporting verification activities

  • Supporting Mechanical Engineers across cross-functional engineering projects

  • Designing and developing avionics products and engine sensors throughout the product lifecycle

  • Producing work estimates and supporting project planning activities


This Senior Mechanical Engineer position offers variety and the opportunity to make an impact within the team.


Key Requirements



  • Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearances required for the role

  • UK National status is required due to project and security restrictions

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience

  • Experience authoring, validating and verifying engineering requirements

  • Previous experience leading or mentoring Mechanical Engineers

  • Strong 3D CAD and 2D draughting experience, ideally using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor

  • Experience with GD&T, Design FMEA and engineering change management


What They Can Offer You



  • Salary: £55K – £65K

  • Working arrangements: Site-based position with potential for one day per week working from home when work permits. 8am until 4:30pm Mon to Thurs and 8am until 1pm on Friday

  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days

  • Pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution matching

  • Life Assurance (4x salary)

  • Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover

  • Funded professional membership and career development opportunities


This Senior Mechanical Engineer role is ideal for someone looking for long-term career development within the aerospace sector.


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Posted: October 22nd, 2026