Mechanical Design Engineer
Summary
Designs industrial automation machinery and pneumatic systems using SolidWorks, creates 3D renders, and collaborates on system builds for a smart manufacturing business.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Right to Work: Must have Right to Work - unfortunately our client cannot offer sponsorship at this stage
Location: Oxfordshire - 5 days per week on site
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
We are working with a Smart Manufacturing business providing cutting-edge automation solutions across aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and electronic domains.
The Role
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an experienced team. You will design everything from small retrofit camera assemblies to large-scale industrial automation machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- 3D Design: Create mechanical models, detailed drawings, and schematics in SolidWorks under the Design Lead.
- Pneumatics: Produce full pneumatic system concepts, component specifications, and schematics.
- Visualisation: Produce 3D renders of concepts and machines for sales/marketing.
- System Integration: Specify automation components and design to international engineering standards.
- Hands-on Delivery: Collaborate with Applications Engineering to deliver projects on time, assisting with hands-on system builds as required.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- 3+ years designing industrial automation or special-purpose machinery.
- 3+ years experience with 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks).
- Degree-educated (2:1 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong logical problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a team-first mindset.
Desirable:
- Integration experience with machine vision technologies.
- Rendering software skills (Blender, SolidWorks Visualize) or 3D printing experience.
- Full, clean UK Driving Licence.