Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer\n\nLocation: Oxford\n Type: Permanent | Full-Time\n\nThe Company\n\nOur client is a specialist engineering business developing highly advanced automation and precision manufacturing equipment for international industrial markets. Operating within a fast-paced R&D and product development environment, the company designs bespoke machinery incorporating high-precision motion systems, complex mechanical assemblies, and cutting-edge process technologies.\n\nDue to continued growth and new project activity, they are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Oxford.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing complex capital equipment, automation systems, or high-precision industrial machinery.\n\nWorking within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, you will support the full product development lifecycle from concept design through to manufacturing release, contributing to the development of technically advanced bespoke equipment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nCreate and develop 3D mechanical designs and detailed manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor\nDesign and integrate precision mechanical assemblies, motion systems, and automation equipment\nManage design documentation, BOMs, and revision control using PDM systems\nPerform tolerance analysis and produce high-quality engineering drawings to recognised standards\nApply DFM, DFA, and value engineering principles throughout the design lifecycle\nProduce technical specifications, build documentation, and manufacturing instructions\nSupport prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement activities\nCollaborate closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams\nParticipate in design reviews and contribute to engineering process improvements\nSupport technical problem-solving activities during machine build and customer deployment phases\nEnsure designs comply with relevant machinery safety and quality standards\n\nRequirements\n\n5+ years' experience in mechanical design of industrial equipment, automation machinery, or capital equipment\nStrong 3D CAD experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar platforms\nExperience designing precision mechanical assemblies and motion-based systems\nGood understanding of tolerance analysis, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawing standards\nExperience applying DFM, DFA, and value engineering methodologies\nKnowledge of machinery compliance and regulated engineering environments\nStrong analytical and problem-solving engineering capability\nAbility to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams\nExcellent communication and technical documentation skills\n\nDesirable Experience\n\nExperience within automation, semiconductor, photonics, scientific equipment, or advanced manufacturing sectors\nExperience taking products from concept or prototype through to production release\nCustomer-facing engineering or FAT/SAT exposure\nExperience working alongside software and electrical engineering teams\nChartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation