Mechanical Design Engineer in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary IRO £40,000 (Negotiable), Excellent Benefits + Structured Career Development Programme

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team working on technically interesting, real‑world projects. This role offers a highly enhanced benefits package, and a clear, structured career development pathway including full accreditation support.

If you’re technically inquisitive, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to grow your career within a supportive, well‑resourced environment, this role will suit you perfectly.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engineering activities and technical work packages across a range of projects. The role involves applying established engineering principles to develop safe, compliant and effective solutions, while continuing to build your technical capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and technical assessments
• Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, reports and calculations
• Applying engineering standards, procedures and best practice
• Supporting engineering solution development throughout the project lifecycle
• Contributing to technical, design and project reviews
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
• Supporting testing, verification, validation and commissioning activities
• Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
• Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering best practice
• Taking ownership of personal development and technical growth

Optional occasional travel is available for those who enjoy being involved in hands‑on project delivery.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (HND or equivalent considered with relevant experience)
• Strong 3D CAD capability (ideally Creo or SolidWorks)
• Experience generating engineering designs and drawings
• Knowledge of GD&T, limits & fits, and design for manufacture
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles (mechanics, dynamics, materials)
• Experience with electric motors, rotating machinery, actuation systems, bearings and seals
• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and problem‑solving experience
• Experience preparing engineering documentation (reports, specifications, calculations)
• Technically inquisitive, proactive and solutions‑focused
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical, hands‑on approach
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable across multiple projects

Desirable

• Experience designing for submerged environments
• Hands‑on experience during fabrication, construction or commissioning
• Working towards professional registration
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Benefits & Development

This role offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your long‑term career and wellbeing:

Highly enhanced pension scheme

Structured career development programme with clear progression routes

Accreditation support for professional registration

Training & development investment

Twice‑yearly salary reviews

Life assurance & health assurance

Optional project‑related travel

Salary

IRO £40,000 — negotiable depending on experience.

How to Apply

If you’re a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role with genuine development, technical variety and long‑term progression, we’d love to hear from you.