Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Oxford

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to be involved in the concept design of high stability systems, involving high precision movements and control feedback.

The role requires a level of original thinking and an ability to identify solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges. You will also be responsible for validating design proposals through rigorous analysis and effective testing.

Key responsibilities:

• Translate engineering requirements from customer and functional specifications into fully detailed designs.
• Validate designs through simple calculations and analysis e.g. stress and safety considerations.
• Ensure that designs conform to company standards and appropriate design processes are followed The company is ISO9001 accredited and operates a DDM design management system .
• Produce accurate and unambiguous manufacturing information packs (Parts Lists, Bills of Materials, etc.).
• Develop cost-effective and appropriate design solutions with input from customers, project managers, other engineers and production technicians.
• Support procurement, suppliers and manufacturing during all phases of provisioning, build test, installation and commissioning.
• Manage sub projects and personal workload to ensure that key deliverables are made in line with project milestones.

Specific skills:

• Knowledge of precision mechanical engineering as applied to a high technology, high precision industry such as Space.
• Familiarity with designing equipment for ultra high vacuum (UHV) and high stability applications.
• 2-3 years' experience with Solid Edge software desirable.
• Experience of using a design management system (DDM/PDM).
• Knowledge of limits and fits, stress calculations and drawing standards.
• Experience of working closely with all business functions (e.g. technical, marketing, sales, operations, customer service, finance, human resources).
• Structured and methodical approach and ability to manage own workload.
• Ability to select cost-effective manufacturing techniques and materials.
• Familiarity with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems.
• Awareness of Health and Safety and Product Regulatory requirements and ISO 9001 Quality Systems.