Mechanical Design Engineer in Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Mechanical Design Engineer

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  • Wallingford, Oxfordshire
  • £40000/annum Negotiable + Excellent Bens+ Career
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 18/10/2026 11:23:44

Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hybrid | Salary IRO £40,000 (Negotiable), Excellent Benefits + Structured Career Development Programme

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team working on technically interesting, real‑world projects. This role offers hybrid working, a highly enhanced benefits package, and a clear, structured career development pathway including full accreditation support.

If you’re technically inquisitive, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to grow your career within a supportive, well‑resourced environment, this role will suit you perfectly.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engineering activities and technical work packages across a range of projects. The role involves applying established engineering principles to develop safe, compliant and effective solutions, while continuing to build your technical capability.

Key responsibilities include
  • Engineering design, analysis, calculations and technical assessments
  • Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, reports and calculations
  • Applying engineering standards, procedures and best practice
  • Supporting engineering solution development throughout the project lifecycle
  • Contributing to technical, design and project reviews
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
  • Supporting testing, verification, validation and commissioning activities
  • Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
  • Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering best practice
  • Taking ownership of personal development and technical growth

Optional occasional travel is available for those who enjoy being involved in hands‑on project delivery.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Degree or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (HND or equivalent considered with relevant experience)
  • Strong 3D CAD capability (ideally Creo or SolidWorks)
  • Experience generating engineering designs and drawings
  • Knowledge of GD&T, limits & fits, and design for manufacture
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles (mechanics, dynamics, materials)
  • Experience with electric motors, rotating machinery, actuation systems, bearings and seals
  • Engineering design, analysis, calculations and problem‑solving experience
  • Experience preparing engineering documentation (reports, specifications, calculations)
  • Technically inquisitive, proactive and solutions‑focused
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Practical, hands‑on approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexible and adaptable across multiple projects

Desirable

  • Experience designing for submerged environments
  • Hands‑on experience during fabrication, construction or commissioning
  • Working towards professional registration
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers

Benefits & Development

This role offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your long‑term career and wellbeing:

Highly enhanced pension scheme

Structured career development programme with clear progression routes

Accreditation support for professional registration

Training & development investment

Twice‑yearly salary reviews

Life assurance & health assurance

Hybrid working

Optional project‑related travel

Salary

IRO £40,000 — negotiable depending on experience.

How to Apply

If you’re a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role with genuine development, technical variety and long‑term progression, we’d love to hear from you

Job Details

Location Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £40000/annum Negotiable + Excellent Bens+ Career
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