Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Do you have strong Solid Works experience, a background in 3D CAD, and the ability to produce engineering drawings to BS8888 standards? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will have strong hands‑on CAD experience and a proven background in concept design, product development, CAD‑CAM, and supporting products through build and testing.

Permanent Position

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 (DOE)

Monday to Friday

Oxfordshire

• Produce detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using Solid Works, working to BS8888 standards
• Create 2D CAD drawings using Draft Sight and produce schematic drawings where required
• Develop concept designs and support new product development from initial ideas through to production
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), documentation, and revision control using SAP/PDM systems
• Carry out document checking and approve/sign off engineering drawings
• Support the build and testing of prototype and production parts and assemblies
• Provide hands‑on CAD‑CAM engineering support to manufacturing and production teams
• Assist with fault finding, diagnosis, and design improvements during build and testing
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and suitable for production

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong Solid Works experience with excellent 3D modelling capabilities
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings to BS8888 standards
• Good 2D CAD experience, ideally with Draft Sight
• Experience creating BOMs, managing engineering documentation, and revision control using SAP/PDM or similar systems
• Hands‑on CAD‑CAM engineering experience
• Experience supporting prototype and production builds, testing, and assembly
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with concept design and product development
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams