Job Description
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design and Innovation Engineer
Location: Milton Park, Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
About our client
They are a specialist equipment manufacturer dedicated to improving healthcare and water quality worldwide. With clients that include over 50% of NHS hospitals and all UK wastewater companies, their innovative solutions have a positive impact on millions of lives every day. As they embark on ambitious growth, they are establishing a new R&D facility in Oxfordshire, which will be central to their future product innovation.
The Opportunity
Our client are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design and Innovation Engineer to join a small, dynamic team at our new, cutting-edge R&D facility. This role will focus on early-stage product innovation, where you’ll have significant autonomy to generate new ideas, conceptualize product designs, and drive product development from ideation through prototyping.
With a focus on solving complex challenges, this position allows you to apply first principles thinking to push the boundaries of innovation in healthcare and water quality.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the ideation and innovation process for new product concepts
* Focus on fluidics, vibration, statics, and dynamics in early-stage design
* Collaborate with external partners for prototyping and testing
* Guide and mentor junior engineers
* Generate patentable ideas that drive future product development
* Conduct design reviews and lead technical projects
Who You Are
You are a passionate Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong foundation in engineering principles. You thrive in a hands-on, collaborative environment and excel in solving technical challenges creatively.
Key Skills and Experience
* 5-8 years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably within consultancy or startup environments
* Expertise in fluidics, vibration, statics, and dynamics
* Ability to conceptualize and develop innovative designs with minimal reliance on CAD
* Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
* Experience in design reviews and leading technical projects
Why Join Our Client?
* Be part of something groundbreaking : Join a new team focused on revolutionizing our product portfolio
* Enjoy autonomy : Work with minimal bureaucracy and the freedom to explore new ideas
* Make an impact : Contribute to projects that address critical healthcare and water quality challenges
* Focus on innovation : Spend more time brainstorming and prototyping, less time on CAD
* Continuous learning : Engage in regular training and knowledge-sharing opportunities
* Competitive package : Attractive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
* Work-life balance : Flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional well-being
Location
Our clients R&D facility is based in the vibrant Milton Park area near Didcot, Oxfordshire, offering a stimulating work environment with on-site amenities and excellent transport links.
How to Apply
If you’re excited about this opportunity and want to be part of our innovative journey, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Additionally, include a few sentences or bullet points explaining your passion for idea generation and conceptual design, along with an example of your work in this area.
Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
We look forward to hearing from you!