Mechanical Designer

Oxford Instruments Plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bristol seeks a Mechanical Designer to join their Mechanical Engineering Design team. The successful candidate will engage in new product development and ensure product compliance and performance in semiconductor manufacturing. This role offers a collaborative environment with diverse responsibilities spanning design verification to continuous improvement initiatives, along with a strong commitment to health, safety, and personal development.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Structured career development

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits package

Share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience in designing mechanical systems and mechanisms.
• Experience in design verification & validation through calculation, simulation, and prototype testing.
• Ability to lead and deliver design projects with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver component and device conception and design, 3D solid models, detail drawings.
• Lead engineering design projects to deliver quality solutions effectively.
• Collaborate to ensure specifications are clear and complete.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

HNC or equivalent

Tools

3D CAD (Solid Edge)

PLM software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

We are excited to announce an opening in our Mechanical Engineering Design team based at our brand-new, cutting-edge manufacturing and development facility at Severn Beach, Bristol. As a Mechanical Designer, your key responsibilities will include new product development, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with other designers, application process engineers, and operations teams to deliver solutions to challenging engineering problems such as working with extreme temperatures, high vacuum, fluid flow, safety compliance, and precision control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver component and device conception and design, 3D solid models, detail drawings, and modifications.
• Carry out Design Verification and Validation activities through calculation, simulation, and prototype testing.
• Ensure all work complies with company standards and relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g., BS, EN, Semi standards).
• Provide technical information required for Technical Files, manuals, and other documentation.
• Adhere to internal design processes as defined in the Business Management system.
• Collaborate with other designers and departments to ensure specifications are clear and complete.
• Work as a team with other departments to translate technical requirements into structured modular designs.
• Lead problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis activities during manufacturing, testing, or at customer sites using structured techniques.
• Propose and lead continuous improvement initiatives for products and departmental processes.
• Lead engineering design projects to deliver quality solutions effectively and on time.
• Take responsibility for work packages/projects, timelines, reporting, and escalation where necessary.
• Proficient in using 3D CAD (Solid Edge), PLM software, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Perform general drawing office duties, including maintaining accurate, up-to-date drawings and documentation.
• Prioritize health, safety, and environmental protection.
• Take ownership of personal and professional development in collaboration with management.
• Perform other tasks reasonably requested by the company.

Education / Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (preferred)
• HNC or equivalent (accepted)

Professional Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in designing mechanical systems and mechanisms.
• Experience in design verification & validation through calculation, simulation, and prototype testing.
• Ability to lead and deliver work scopes and design projects with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of machined components, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and manufacturing methods.
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Commercial awareness of product costs, reliability, and safety issues.

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology provides tools for engineering micro- and nano-structures, supporting research and production of materials and semiconductors vital for medical devices, diagnostics, electric cars, and quantum computers.

We offer a competitive salary, structured career development, good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package.

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