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Mechanical Design Engineer - Oxfordshire - £60,000

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Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Mechanical Design Engineer / Autodesk / High Precision Laser Systems

Location: Oxford
Salary: Up to £60,000
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of advanced mechanical systems and precision-engineered assemblies used within high-performance industrial equipment.

Working across the full product lifecycle, you will be involved in concept development, detailed design, prototyping, testing and production release activities within a modern engineering environment.

You will play a key role in refining and developing complex assemblies associated with:

* Automated machinery

* Precision motion systems

* High-accuracy engineered components

* Specialist manufacturing equipment

* Integrated electro-mechanical systems

The role requires strong 3D CAD design capability, attention to engineering detail and the ability to solve complex mechanical integration challenges within a fast-paced technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD tools

* Produce detailed manufacturing drawings to recognised engineering standards

* Carry out tolerance analysis and support precision assembly requirements

* Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles

* Support prototype builds, testing and engineering investigations

* Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications and build instructions

* Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams

* Ensure designs comply with relevant quality and regulatory standards

* Support continuous improvement and future product development activities

* Contribute towards innovation and advanced manufacturing initiatives

Required Experience

* 5+ years’ experience within mechanical design engineering

* Background designing industrial equipment, automation systems or capital equipment

* Strong 3D CAD experience within complex mechanical environments

* Autodesk Inventor; experience with Autodesk Vault for configuration control and release management

* Experience working with PDM/PLM systems for design and release management

* Strong understanding of precision engineering and tolerance analysis

* Experience producing manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation

* Proven application of DFM/DFA principles

Desirable Experience

* Experience working with precision motion or high-accuracy systems

* Exposure to advanced manufacturing or automation environments

* Experience operating within Agile engineering teams

* Interest in emerging engineering technologies and modern digital engineering tools

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing advanced engineering business working on innovative technology within a highly skilled technical team. The company offers a collaborative environment where engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, influence product development and work on technically challenging projects with real-world impact.

Please apply with an upto date CV to find out more

Reference: 225101524

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Mechanical Design Engineer - Oxfordshire - £60,000

CV-Library

Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Mechanical Design Engineer / Autodesk / High Precision Laser Systems

Location: Oxford
Salary: Up to £60,000
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of advanced mechanical systems and precision-engineered assemblies used within high-performance industrial equipment.

Working across the full product lifecycle, you will be involved in concept development, detailed design, prototyping, testing and production release activities within a modern engineering environment.

You will play a key role in refining and developing complex assemblies associated with:

* Automated machinery

* Precision motion systems

* High-accuracy engineered components

* Specialist manufacturing equipment

* Integrated electro-mechanical systems

The role requires strong 3D CAD design capability, attention to engineering detail and the ability to solve complex mechanical integration challenges within a fast-paced technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD tools

* Produce detailed manufacturing drawings to recognised engineering standards

* Carry out tolerance analysis and support precision assembly requirements

* Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles

* Support prototype builds, testing and engineering investigations

* Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications and build instructions

* Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams

* Ensure designs comply with relevant quality and regulatory standards

* Support continuous improvement and future product development activities

* Contribute towards innovation and advanced manufacturing initiatives

Required Experience

* 5+ years’ experience within mechanical design engineering

* Background designing industrial equipment, automation systems or capital equipment

* Strong 3D CAD experience within complex mechanical environments

* Autodesk Inventor; experience with Autodesk Vault for configuration control and release management

* Experience working with PDM/PLM systems for design and release management

* Strong understanding of precision engineering and tolerance analysis

* Experience producing manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation

* Proven application of DFM/DFA principles

Desirable Experience

* Experience working with precision motion or high-accuracy systems

* Exposure to advanced manufacturing or automation environments

* Experience operating within Agile engineering teams

* Interest in emerging engineering technologies and modern digital engineering tools

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing advanced engineering business working on innovative technology within a highly skilled technical team. The company offers a collaborative environment where engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, influence product development and work on technically challenging projects with real-world impact.

Please apply with an upto date CV to find out more
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Reference: 225101524

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