Mechanical Design Engineer – Full Time –

Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Do you have strong SolidWorks experience, a background in 3D CAD, and the ability to produce engineering drawings to BS8888 standards? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on CAD experience and a proven background in concept design, product development, CAD-CAM, and supporting products through build and testing.

Mechanical Design Engineer
Permanent Position
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 (DOE)
Monday to Friday
Oxfordshire

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

• Produce detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks, working to BS8888 standards
• Create 2D CAD drawings using DraftSight and produce schematic drawings where required
• Develop concept designs and support new product development from initial ideas through to production
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), documentation, and revision control using SAP/PDM systems
• Carry out document checking and approve/sign off engineering drawings
• Support the build and testing of prototype and production parts and assemblies
• Provide hands-on CAD-CAM engineering support to manufacturing and production teams
• Assist with fault finding, diagnosis, and design improvements during build and testing
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and suitable for production

Mechanical Design Engineer

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong SolidWorks experience with excellent 3D modelling capabilities
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings to BS8888 standards
• Good 2D CAD experience, ideally with DraftSight
• Experience creating BOMs, managing engineering documentation, and revision control using SAP/PDM or similar systems
• Hands-on CAD-CAM engineering experience
• Experience supporting prototype and production builds, testing, and assembly
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience with concept design and product development
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams

If you, or anyone you know are interested in the role, click apply or send your CV to (url removed)

Salary: £40000 – £45000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Oxfordshire