Mechanical Designer

We are excited to announce an opening in our Mechanical Engineering Design team based at our brand-new, cutting‑edge manufacturing and development facility at Severn Beach, Bristol. As a Mechanical Designer your key responsibilities will be both new product development, continuous improvement and lifecycle management of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with other designers, applications process engineers, and operations teams to deliver solutions to challenging engineering problems such as working with extreme temperatures, high vacuum, fluid flow, safety compliance and precision control.

• Delivering component and device conception and design, 3D solid models, detail drawings and modifications.
• Carry out Design Verification and Validation activities through calculation, simulation and prototype testing.
• Ensure all work complies with our company standards and relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g., BS, EN, semiconductor standards).
• Provide technical information required for Technical File, manuals and other documentation.
• Adhere to internal design process as defined in Business Management system.
• Collaborate with other designers and departments to ensure specifications are clear and complete.
• Work as a team with other departments to translate the technical requirements into structured modular designs.
• Lead the problem‑solving process and Root Cause Analysis activities on issues during manufacture, test or customer sites using structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Be empowered to propose and lead continuous improvement of products and departmental processes.
• Lead (and where applicable coordinate activity on) Engineering Design projects to deliver quality solutions effectively and on‑time.
• Take responsibility and accountability for work packages/projects allocated and timelines, reporting and escalating to manager and stakeholders where necessary.
• Be proficient in using 3D CAD (Solid Edge), PLM software, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Perform general drawing office duties and administration, including maintenance of accurate, up‑to‑date drawings, work instructions and documentation.
• Take personal responsibility for and prioritise health, safety and environmental protection.
• Alongside the manager, take ownership of personal and professional development.
• Carry out other tasks that might reasonably be requested by the company.

• Degree‑qualified in a relevant discipline (preferred).
• HNC or equivalent (accepted).

• Experience in design of mechanical systems and mechanisms.
• Experience in design verification & validation through calculation, simulation and prototype testing.
• Ability to lead and deliver work scopes and design projects with cross‑discipline team.
• Knowledge of machined components, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and other manufacturing and assembly methods.
• Strong problem‑solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Professional engineering drawing/design best practice.
• Ability to analyse data.
• Commercial awareness of product costs, reliability and safety issues.

In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments offers structured career development opportunities, a good work‑life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half‑days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that can be tailored to your own requirements.

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.