Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Woodstock, Oxfordshire 

£33,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Our client have got a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team near Oxford! 

Key tasks

• Produce 3D-CAD models of designs and supporting design documentation.
• Produce component design drawings for manufacture.
• Produce assembly drawings and build documentation.
• Manage and implement Engineering Change requests.
• Identify opportunities and implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of the product and customer requirements, fabrication processes, assembly methods and product design.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations to liaise with existing and new suppliers on all aspects of manufacturing, manufacturing improvements and cost reduction.
• Design, install and assist with the maintenance of in-house test equipment.
• Help to identify and resolve product and process related issues with corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage Bills of Materials for new and existing products within the Sage Production system.
• Create and maintain process and operating procedures and work instructions for new and existing products.
• Work with the other members of the Development team on maintaining the Parts database.
• Lead Engineering Change and product engineering meetings and produce timely and accurate information, proposals and recommendations.
• Coach and mentor production technicians on new products and production processes.

Our client is looking for someone with:

• A degree level or equivalent Mechanical or design engineering qualification.
• 3D CAD modelling experience.
• Good practical and mechanical skills, engineering and process knowledge.
• An understanding of Bill of Material and product structure.
• Experience testing and experimenting with prototypes.
• Experience of working within a high-tech multi-disciplined environment.
• Good knowledge of GD&T
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• The ability to work alone as well as part of a team.