Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Microturbines & AM

Alloyed; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloyed, a UK-based advanced metal components company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to shape the mechanical design of microturbine engines. You will closely collaborate with experimental teams to validate and improve designs and contribute to rapid prototyping and manufacturability decisions.

You will lead design reviews, ensure robust documentation, and drive reliable, efficient packaging within thermal and structural constraints. Strong CAD and DFMA capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design Engineering (or equivalent).
• Considerable industry experience in mechanical/product design roles.
• Excellent problem-solving and design iteration skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Experience producing technical drawings to relevant standards (GD&T, ISO/ASME).

Responsibilities

• Creating and iterating on 3D CAD models of components and assemblies, ensuring alignment with functional and manufacturing requirements.
• Developing and releasing detailed technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing, inspection, and assembly.
• Leading mechanical layout and packaging of components within spatial, thermal, and structural constraints.
• Leading design reviews, maintaining high standards of clarity and accuracy.
• Maintaining organized version control and file management within PLM/CAD environments.
• Assisting in rapid prototyping and design-for-manufacture evaluations during early development phases.
• Leading reliability engineering activities within the design group; guiding and coaching junior engineers in root-cause analysis and reliability engineering best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFMA

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Fusion 360

Siemens NX

Job description

Alloyed, a UK-based advanced metal components company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to shape the mechanical design of microturbine engines. You will closely collaborate with experimental teams to validate and improve designs and contribute to rapid prototyping and manufacturability decisions.

You will lead design reviews, ensure robust documentation, and drive reliable, efficient packaging within thermal and structural constraints. Strong CAD and DFMA capabilities are essential.