Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Oxford
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to be involved in the concept design of high stability systems, involving high precision movements and control feedback.
The role requires a level of original thinking and an ability to identify solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges.

You will also be responsible for validating design proposals through rigorous analysis and effective testing.
Key responsibilities:

Translate engineering requirements from customer and functional specifications into fully detailed designs.
Validate designs through simple calculations and analysis e.g.

stress and safety considerations.
Ensure that designs conform to company standards and appropriate design processes are followed [The company is ISO9001 accredited and operates a DDM design management system].
Produce accurate and unambiguous manufacturing information packs (Parts Lists, Bills of Materials, etc.).
Develop cost-effective and appropriate design solutions with input from customers, project managers, other engineers and production technicians.
Support procurement, suppliers and manufacturing during all phases of provisioning, build test, installation and commissioning.
Manage sub projects and personal workload to ensure that key deliverables are made in line with project milestones.

Specific skills:

Knowledge of precision mechanical engineering as applied to a high technology, high precision industry such as Space.
Familiarity with designing equipment for ultra high vacuum (UHV) and high stability applications.
2-3 years’ experience with Solid Edge software desirable.
Experience of using a design management system (DDM/PDM).
Knowledge of limits and fits, stress calculations and drawing standards.
Experience of working closely with all business functions (e.g.

technical, marketing, sales, operations, customer service, finance, human resources).
Structured and methodical approach and ability to manage own workload.
Ability to select cost-effective manufacturing techniques and materials.
Familiarity with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems.
Awareness of Health and Safety and Product Regulatory requirements and ISO 9001 Quality Systems.