we are recruiting for a mechanical design engineer to work on the development of a collection of different high end technologies including ultra high vacuum systems stable support structures precision mechanisms cryogenics and the general design of scientific equipment and plant as a mechanical design engineer you will be producing concept designs layouts assembly drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings employing autocad and proengineer software duties work closely with internal develop and apply expertise in technologies including ultra high vacuum systems stable support structures precision mechanisms cryogenics and the general design of scientific equipment and plant produce concept designs layouts assembly drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings employing autocad and proengineer software procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers supervision of internal and contract design staff and control of quality contribute to hazard analysis and risk assessment exercises maintain and update engineering drawings and documentation on projectsqualifications and experience essential hnc or equivalent in relevant discipline ability to provide ideas and creative solutions to design problems good working knowledge of a d cad system with significant hands on experience excellent working knowledge of engineering drawings including symbols for geometric tolerancing surface finish and welding design experience of mechanical joining brazing welding bonding experience of manufacturing techniques milling turning casting forging etcexperience in the selection of materials and processes for design solutions location oxford