Mechanical Design Engineer - Oxfordshire - £60,000

Mechanical Design Engineer / Autodesk / High Precision Laser Systems Location: Oxford Salary: Up to £60,000 Type: Permanent | Full-Time The Role We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of advanced mechanical systems and precision-engineered assemblies used within high-performance industrial equipment. Working across the full product lifecycle, you will be involved in concept development, detailed design, prototyping, testing and production release activities within a modern engineering environment. You will play a key role in refining and developing complex assemblies associated with: * Automated machinery * Precision motion systems * High-accuracy engineered components * Specialist manufacturing equipment * Integrated electro-mechanical systems The role requires strong 3D CAD design capability, attention to engineering detail and the ability to solve complex mechanical integration challenges within a fast-paced technology environment. Key Responsibilities * Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD tools * Produce detailed manufacturing drawings to recognised engineering standards * Carry out tolerance analysis and support precision assembly requirements * Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles * Support prototype builds, testing and engineering investigations * Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications and build instructions * Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams * Ensure designs comply with relevant quality and regulatory standards * Support continuous improvement and future product development activities * Contribute towards innovation and advanced manufacturing initiatives Required Experience * 5+ years’ experience within mechanical design engineering * Background designing industrial equipment, automation systems or capital equipment * Strong 3D CAD experience within complex mechanical environments * Autodesk Inventor; experience with Autodesk Vault for configuration control and release management * Experience working with PDM/PLM systems for design and release management * Strong understanding of precision engineering and tolerance analysis * Experience producing manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation * Proven application of DFM/DFA principles Desirable Experience * Experience working with precision motion or high-accuracy systems * Exposure to advanced manufacturing or automation environments * Experience operating within Agile engineering teams * Interest in emerging engineering technologies and modern digital engineering tools The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing advanced engineering business working on innovative technology within a highly skilled technical team. The company offers a collaborative environment where engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, influence product development and work on technically challenging projects with real-world impact. Please apply with an upto date CV to find out more