Mechanical Design Engineer (DHacs1791)

Job description

The Role

A well-established UK engineering manufacturer is expanding and looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing growth and product development.

Working within the R&D team, you will be involved in both new product design and the improvement of existing solutions, contributing to engineering projects from concept through to testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products and improve existing designs
• Build and test prototypes throughout the development process
• Analyse test results and recommend next steps
• Produce and maintain bills of materials (BOMs)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver project objectives
• Support R&D activity across multiple product lines

What You’ll Need

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Product Design)
• Experience in product development or design engineering
• Strong 3D CAD experience (ideally Autodesk Inventor)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with product testing and validation
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Desirable:

• R&D or innovation-focused engineering experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus (profit share)
• 25–30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and health insurance
• Ongoing training and career development
• Wellbeing support (mental, financial, physical)
• Social activities allowance
• Free on-site parking

Why This Role

This is a hands-on engineering role within a stable, long-standing manufacturing business that continues to invest in innovation. You will have exposure to varied projects and the opportunity to contribute to the full product lifecycle.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Witney

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English