Senior Mechanical Designer

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Mechanical Engineering Design team at our brand-new, cutting-edge manufacturing and development facility in Severn Beach, Bristol.

This is your chance to work at the forefront of innovation, contributing to advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment that supports breakthroughs across medical devices, electric vehicles, and quantum technologies.

The Role As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will play a critical role in new product development, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges, including systems involving high vacuum, extreme temperatures, fluid flow, safety compliance, and precision control.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality mechanical designs, including 3D models, detailed drawings, and product modifications

Conduct design verification and validation through calculation, simulation, and prototype testing

Ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and industry standards (BS, EN, SEMI)
Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, including manuals and technical files

Collaborate across teams to ensure clear, complete, and manufacturable design specifications

Translate technical requirements into structured, modular design solutions

Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis across manufacturing, testing, and customer challenges

Drive and contribute to continuous improvement across products and processes

Lead design projects to deliver solutions on time and to quality

Take ownership of assigned work packages, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders

Maintain accurate drawings, work instructions, and documentation

Uphold health, safety, and environmental best practices

About You You are a proactive and technically strong engineer with:

Experience in mechanical system and mechanism design

Proven capability in design verification & validation (calculation, simulation, testing)
Experience leading or contributing to projects within cross-functional teams

Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including root cause analysis

Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g. Solid Edge), PLM systems, and standard engineering toolsA solid understanding of engineering best practices and commercial considerations

Ability to analyse data and make informed engineering decisionsð Degree qualified (preferred) or HNC/equivalent accepted

About UsAt Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we develop world-leading tools for engineering micro- and nano-scale structures. Our technologies enable innovation across industries, helping customers push the boundaries of science and technology.

What We Offer Competitive salary
25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays Private healthcare

Share incentive plan Pension scheme

Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

Structured career development opportunitiesA collaborative environment with excellent work-life balance

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.#LI-Hybrid #LI-AC1

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.

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