Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Department: IVMS Design

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Reporting To: Devin Johnson

Industrial Vision & Metrology Systems Ltd, brings together two pioneering companies, Industrial Vision Systems (IVS) and The Sempre Group (Sempre), into one powerful Smart Manufacturing company. Together, we are redefining how the world’s leading manufacturers design, measure, inspect, and optimise their production processes.

IVS, a global leader in machine vision systems, inspection technologies, and AI‑powered solutions. With hundreds of systems installed worldwide. IVS earned a reputation for precision, innovation, and trust, driving factory automation across sectors from medical devices to advanced electronics.

Sempre, a measurement and metrology specialist supporting industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, and precision engineering. Through expert consultancy, advanced equipment, and digitalisation services. Sempre helps manufacturers increase productivity, improve efficiency, and embrace automation across quality and production processes.

Now, as part of Oxford Metrics Plc, the newly formed Industrial Vision & Metrology Systems - IVS & Sempre together form a single division at the forefront of Smart Manufacturing. From cutting‑edge vision inspection to world‑class measurement and data‑driven process control, we offer a complete ecosystem of solutions for blue‑chip customers across the globe.

The Role:

IVMS is looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Mechanical Design Engineer who can work effectively as part of an experienced engineering team. The role will involve mechanical design of small retro‑fit camera systems through to large industrial automation machinery.

• Create mechanical designs and schematics for industrial automation systems, encompassing concepts, drawings and schematics within Solid Works under the guidance of the Design Team Lead.
• Complete pneumatic designs inclusive of concepts, drawings and schematics.
• Specify components for industrial automation systems.
• Create renders of machines and concepts for sales and marketing.
• Create drawings to all relevant worldwide Standards as directed by the Design Team Lead.
• Develop understanding of industrial automation and vision engineering.
• Work with the Design and Applications Engineering teams and deliver projects on time.
• Assist as required with hands‑on mechanical build of IVMS systems.

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial automation/special purpose machine design experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using 3D CAD Software, preferably Solid Works.
• Educated to degree level preferably in Mechanical Engineering or related fields (2.1 or above).
• A logical approach to problem solving.
• Well organised, ability to work to deadlines and a high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise a heavy workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – both written and verbal.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Experience of machine vision and vision system technology integration.
• Experience of rendering software (Blender, Visualize).
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Clean and full UK driving licence.

• Company Pension
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free On‑site Parking