Mechanical Design and Innovation Engineer

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!