Mechanical Design Engineer - Oxfordshire - £60,000

Mechanical Design Engineer / Autodesk / High Precision Laser Systems

Location: Oxford
Salary: Up to £60,000
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of advanced mechanical systems and precision-engineered assemblies used within high-performance industrial equipment.

Working across the full product lifecycle, you will be involved in concept development, detailed design, prototyping, testing and production release activities within a modern engineering environment.

You will play a key role in refining and developing complex assemblies associated with:

• Automated machinery
• Precision motion systems
• High-accuracy engineered components
• Specialist manufacturing equipment
• Integrated electro-mechanical systems

The role requires strong 3D CAD design capability, attention to engineering detail and the ability to solve complex mechanical integration challenges within a fast-paced technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD tools
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings to recognised engineering standards
• Carry out tolerance analysis and support precision assembly requirements
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Support prototype builds, testing and engineering investigations
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications and build instructions
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams
• Ensure designs comply with relevant quality and regulatory standards
• Support continuous improvement and future product development activities
• Contribute towards innovation and advanced manufacturing initiatives

Required Experience

• 5+ years’ experience within mechanical design engineering
• Background designing industrial equipment, automation systems or capital equipment
• Strong 3D CAD experience within complex mechanical environments
• Autodesk Inventor; experience with Autodesk Vault for configuration control and release management
• Experience working with PDM/PLM systems for design and release management
• Strong understanding of precision engineering and tolerance analysis
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation
• Proven application of DFM/DFA principles

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with precision motion or high-accuracy systems
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing or automation environments
• Experience operating within Agile engineering teams
• Interest in emerging engineering technologies and modern digital engineering tools

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing advanced engineering business working on innovative technology within a highly skilled technical team. The company offers a collaborative environment where engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, influence product development and work on technically challenging projects with real-world impact.

Please apply with an upto date CV to find out more.