Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Witney, OxfordshireJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
An established UK-based engineering and manufacturing organisation is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing R&D team based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is a newly created role due to continued business growth and offers an excellent opportunity to work on innovative products used in global markets.
The Role
Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will work as part of a collaborative engineering team, contributing to both existing and new research and development projects. The role is hands-on and varied, involving product design, testing, and development from concept through to manufacture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design of new products and redesign of existing products
* Building and testing products throughout the design lifecycle
* Recording and reporting test results, including conclusions and next steps
* Producing bills of materials (BOMs)
* Working closely with other engineering team members to ensure project objectives are met
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Engineering degree required (mechanical, electrical, or product design preferred)
* Relevant experience in product development
* R&D engineering experience desirable
* Experience using 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
* Ability to read engineering drawings and carry out product testing
* Strong organisational, communication, and project management skills
* Able to work autonomously and use initiative, with clear and concise reporting
* Flexible, cooperative approach to teamwork