Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Automation Materials Handling Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 benefits Are you a mechanical engineering expert passionate about transforming materials handling through innovative automation solutions? Our client - a leading Oxfordshire manufacturer - is seeking a technically driven Project Engineer to drive their mechanical design strategy. Technical Requirements: MEng/BEng in Mechanical Engineering Expert knowledge of mechanical system design Advanced 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD essential) Deep understanding of conveyor system mechanical architectures Experience designing robust material handling mechanical interfaces Proven track record in specifying mechanical components for industrial automation Key Responsibilities: Develop detailed mechanical design specifications for automated systems Create comprehensive mechanical load calculations and stress analyses Design precision material transport mechanisms Develop mechanical integration strategies with electrical/control systems Produce detailed manufacturing technical documentation Manage mechanical aspects of complex automation projects Technical Expertise Demanded: Minimum 5 years mechanical design experience in automation/materials handling Strong understanding of mechanical tolerancing and fit principles Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) Knowledge of BS/ISO mechanical engineering standards Experience with industrial motion control mechanical systems Company Offers: Cutting-edge engineering environment Technical development programmes Competitive mechanical engineering salary package Pension Healthcare Performance bonuses