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.