Mechanical Design Engineer

Mars Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Oxford. The role involves designing high-precision mechanical systems and collaborating with engineers to develop innovative solutions. Candidates should have a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in mechanical design. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 plus exceptional benefits, including a 4-day condensed workweek every other week.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical design with a focus on high precision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for high stability with precision control.
• Translate customer requirements into effective design solutions.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers on feedback systems.

Skills

3D modelling and design

Project management

Mechanical concept design

Education

BSc or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer, Oxford, GBP40,000 - GBP50,000pa plus Exceptional Benefits:

Our client is a market leader in the development of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation. Due to a successful period of growth and doubling in size, they are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to research, design, develop, and evaluate products used worldwide. The company offers a unique every-other-week, 4-day condensed workweek.

The Role:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be highly competent and motivated, capable of devising competitive solutions to meet challenging equipment requirements within the scientific and research community. They will also be responsible for validating design proposals through rigorous analysis and effective testing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mechanical concept design of high stability systems, involving high precision movements and control feedback.
2. Interpreting customer requirements and translating them into cost-effective and elegant solutions.
3. Defining requirements clearly and concisely for implementation by the product design teams.
4. Collaborating with Controls Engineers to develop precision motion controls and feedback systems.
5. Communicating with customers and assisting in developing solutions that exceed their expectations.
6. Maintaining flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and requirements.
7. Participating in design and product review processes.
8. Experience with bid proposals.
9. Providing backup calculations and analyses for proposed design solutions.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. BSc or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Extensive experience with 3D modelling and design.
3. Project management skills, including project costs, risk analysis, planning, and expediting.

Our client offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, a condensed 4-day workweek every other week, contributory pension, life insurance, and a relaxed, flexible working environment.

Please note that only British Citizens, EU settlement, or Indefinite Leave to Remain holders can be considered.

If this Mechanical Design Engineer role interests you, please apply to Henry at MARS Recruitment.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or other protected statuses. Candidates will be contacted within 3 working days; if you do not hear back, your application was unsuccessful at this time.

MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working with companies across the UK, offering both temporary/contract and permanent roles.