Design Engineer

Breath HR; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MGI Engineering Ltd in Witney, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team delivering cutting‑edge solutions across aerospace, automotive, motorsport and marine sectors. You will design composite and metallic components, ensuring compliance with AS 9100D quality standards.

The role reports to the Head of Mechanical Design and involves mentoring junior designers, collaborating with Aerodynamic and Stress teams, and supporting testing to validate solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial environment with a minimum of 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Design and CAD modelling of composite components.
• Analyse customer requirements and translate into detailed designs.
• Prepare detail designs and laminate books.
• Collaborate with Aerodynamic and Stress departments to ensure structural integrity.
• Mentor junior designers to uphold company standards.
• Support Test team to validate technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with AS 9100D quality standards.

Skills

CAD Modelling

NX/Catia

Composite Design

Detail Design

Team Mentoring

English Proficiency

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX11

Catia V5/V6

Job description

MGI Engineering Ltd is looking for a Design Engineer to join our highly skilled team to deliver cutting edge solutions in the aerospace, automotive, motorsport and marine sectors. MGI Engineering is accelerating the creation of technologies towards a net carbon zero future.

Founded in 2003 by our CEO Mike Gascoyne, MGI Engineering has circa 20 full‑time engineering staff based in Witney, Oxfordshire, delivering innovative technology solutions to wider mainstream and newly developing industry sectors. We are a very dynamic team with many exciting clients and projects. We pride ourselves on having a can‑do attitude.

The technical team leverages its extensive experience in the F1 industry to deliver customised, highly innovative solutions to meet our client’s specific requirements within different sectors. Our DNA is rooted in extensive, fast‑paced R&D development, on‑time and within‑budget delivery, and reliance on a trusted international network of partners and specialists. We believe in sustainability, mobility and reusable energy technology across all our supported sectors.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in CAD modelling NX or Catia preferable and Detail Design of both Composite and Metallic components for aircraft, vehicle and other sectors.

Reporting to the Head of Mechanical Design, this position will involve:

• Design and CAD modelling of composite components.
• Analysing and interpreting customer requirements.
• Preparation of detail designs and laminate books.
• Interaction with Aerodynamic and Stress departments to ensure full compliance with concept intent and structural integrity.
• Continuous development of designs and process to keep best practices.
• Fully compliant with the company quality standards AS 9100D.
• Lead and mentor junior designers to ensure company standards are achieved.
• Supporting the Test team as required to explore and validate technical solutions.

Basic Qualifications / Experience:

• Educated to Minimum HND level /Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of experience working in a relevant industrial environment.
• A sound knowledge of computer aided design preferably NX11.
• Understanding of manufacturing techniques of composite components and tooling.
• Ability to apply your knowledge to solve fundamental engineering solutions.
• Working knowledge of CAD surfacing tools and procedures.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas so that they are understood by different audiences.
• Fluent in spoken and written English language.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience working with multiple types of vehicle, including aircraft and automotive, including motorsports.
• Proficient user of NX or Catia V5 or V6. JD Systems Integration Previous experience in leading a small team or project is desirable.
• Hands‑on experience with composite materials.
• Knowledge and experience of pre-preg and infusion laminating techniques.