Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive + comprehensive benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Mon-Fri, standard office hours)
Overview
A well-established UK-based engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing R&D team. This is a newly created position driven by continued expansion, offering the opportunity to work on innovative products used across global markets.
The company specialises in industrial equipment and engineered solutions that improve productivity and quality across a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and emerging technologies such as EV battery manufacturing.
The Role
Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of both new and existing products. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver projects from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities
Design and development of new products and enhancement of existing designs
Hands-on build and testing of prototypes throughout the development cycle
Analyse and document test results, including recommendations for next steps
Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs)
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to meet project objectives
Requirements
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Product Design or similar)
Experience in product development from concept through to production
Exposure to R&D environments (preferred)
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Inventor or similar)
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and conduct product testing
Strong organisational, communication, and project management skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus scheme
25–30 days holiday + bank holidays
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Wellbeing support (mental, financial, physical)
Training and career development opportunities
On-site parking
Additional employee perks and social benefits