Senior Mechanical Engineer

IC Resources Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Oxfordshire. You will lead mechanical design for innovative hardware, creating high-quality 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.

You will collaborate with electronics, firmware and software teams to deliver integrated products through concept to manufacture. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least five years’ experience in mechanical design, with advanced SolidWorks skills and a strong grasp of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• At least 5 years of mechanical product design experience.
• Advanced SolidWorks skills with manufacturing documentation.
• Experience taking products from concept to manufacture.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and electronics integration.
• Experience working with suppliers and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of hardware products using SolidWorks.
• Create high-quality 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings.
• Collaborate with electronics, firmware and software engineers.
• Design for manufacturability, reliability, performance and cost.
• Oversee prototype builds, testing and validation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners for production transfer.
• Support manufacturing readiness and procurement activities.
• Identify design improvements to enhance quality and manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development

Prototype testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer Overview

• Company Name: IC Resources Recruitment
• Job Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Qualifications: Bachelor's
• Category: IT Jobs
• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Oxford

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative technology company based in Oxfordshire, England. This organization specializes in developing next-generation hardware products that merge precision mechanical engineering with advanced electronics. As the company expands, they are looking for a skilled individual to take on a pivotal role in the product development process, from initial concept through to full-scale manufacturing.

In this role, you will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team, where you will have significant ownership over product development. You will engage in technically challenging projects that have a meaningful commercial impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of innovative hardware products using SolidWorks.
• Create high-quality 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Work closely with electronics, firmware, and software engineers to develop fully integrated products.
• Design for manufacturability, reliability, performance, and cost.
• Oversee prototype builds, testing, and mechanical validation, driving continuous product improvement.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure successful product transition into production.
• Contribute to manufacturing readiness, procurement activities, and production scale-up.
• Identify and implement design improvements that enhance product quality, performance, and manufacturability.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Advanced SolidWorks experience, with the ability to produce high-quality manufacturing documentation.
• Experience in taking products from concept through to manufacture.
• A strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and the integration of electronic components into mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and in production environments.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering team.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience developing industrial, consumer, or other electromechanical products.
• Familiarity with PCB layout considerations and integrating electronics into mechanical designs.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and low-volume production.

If you are interested in a role where you can influence the design of innovative products and work across the full product development lifecycle, we encourage you to reach out for more information.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor's

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