Senior Mechanical Engineer £75k DOE - ID50076

Humand Talent; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Humand Talent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop precision mechanical systems and small‑scale mechanisms from concept through to production.

You will lead design work, apply tolerance analysis, GD&T, and FEA, and collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to deliver robust solutions.

The role suits engineers with hands‑on expertise in metals or polymers, 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and a track record of taking products to production.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision mechanical design and mechanism development.
• Ability to take products from concept through to production.
• Proficiency in tolerance analysis and GD&T.
• Experience with FEA and design validation methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept to manufacture.
• Develop compact mechanisms with precise movement and positioning.
• Apply GD&T, analysis, and FEA to validate performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Lead design reviews and uphold high engineering standards across projects.

Skills

Precision mechanical design

Concept to production

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

FEA

Design for manufacture

Ownership of complex workstreams

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Precision Mechanisms

Do you enjoy designing mechanisms where accuracy, repeatability and manufacturability are critical?

Would you like to take ownership of complex mechanical products from concept through to production?

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop precision mechanical systems and small‑scale mechanisms. This is a hands‑on role offering significant technical ownership, varied engineering challenges and the opportunity to influence products from first principles.

Why This Role is Great

You will:

• Lead mechanical design work from early concepts and prototypes through to detailed design and manufacture.


• Develop compact mechanisms involving motion, adjustment, positioning, linkages, bearings, gears or flexures.


• Apply tolerance analysis, GD&T, calculations and FEA to validate performance.


• Solve challenges involving materials, friction, wear, joining methods and manufacturing processes.


• Work closely with technical specialists, suppliers and manufacturing partners.


• Lead design reviews and support high engineering standards across multiple projects.

About You

Our client would be keen to hear from engineers with experience in several of the following:

• Precision mechanical design or mechanism development.


• Taking products from concept through to production.


• Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally SolidWorks or a similar package.


• Tolerance analysis, GD&T and design for manufacture.


• Small‑scale mechanisms, controlled movement or repeatable positioning.


• Metals, polymers and precision manufacturing processes.


• FEA, hand calculations or other design‑validation methods.


• Ownership of technically complex engineering workstreams.

Experience from precision engineering, automation, scientific equipment, aerospace, advanced manufacturing or another high‑tolerance environment could transfer well. You do not need to meet every requirement to apply.

Our recruitment agency and our client welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.