Mechanical Design Engineer - Flow Control Valves (Hybrid)

Oxford Flow; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

EV scheme

EAP

Cash plan

Flu jabs

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Matched pension

25 days holiday

Birthday leave

Death in service

Volunteer days

Job summary

Oxford Flow in Witney, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fast-moving R&D team developing pressure and control valves for oil & gas, energy, and water sectors. You will model parts and assemblies, perform tolerancing per BS8888:2020, and contribute to validation testing and manufacturing processes, reporting to the Senior Engineer.

Applicants should hold a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (or equivalent) with at least two years in a related role; hydraulic experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years industry experience.
• Hydraulic/seal design experience is advantageous.
• Experience with metal casting/forging is beneficial.
• Industrial valve development experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with B16.34/B16.5/API6D/ISO14313 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create product models and drawings in SolidWorks with GPS tolerancing per BS8888:2020.
• Write and review technical documents and manuals.
• Create parts, assemblies, and BOMs in the PDM system.
• Undertake experimental/validation testing.
• Improve manufacturing and assembly processes for products.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth product transitions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Equipment design

Hands-on

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Advanced modern apprenticeship (HNC) considered

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Finite element analysis

PDM system

GPS tolerancing BS8888

Job description

Oxford Flow in Witney, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fast-moving R&D team developing pressure and control valves for oil & gas, energy, and water sectors. You will model parts and assemblies, perform tolerancing per BS8888:2020, and contribute to validation testing and manufacturing processes, reporting to the Senior Engineer.

Applicants should hold a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (or equivalent) with at least two years in a related role; hydraulic experience