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-timeAbout 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 DoLead the ideation and innovation process for new product conceptsFocus on fluidics, vibration, statics, and dynamics in early-stage designCollaborate with external partners for prototyping and testingGuide and mentor junior engineersGenerate patentable ideas that drive future product developmentConduct design reviews and lead technical projectsWho 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 Experience5-8 years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably within consultancy or startup environmentsExpertise in fluidics, vibration, statics, and dynamicsAbility to conceptualize and develop innovative designs with minimal reliance on CADStrong leadership and mentoring capabilitiesExperience in design reviews and leading technical projectsWhy Join Our Client?Be part of something groundbreaking: Join a new team focused on revolutionizing our product portfolioEnjoy autonomy: Work with minimal bureaucracy and the freedom to explore new ideasMake an impact: Contribute to projects that address critical healthcare and water quality challengesFocus on innovation: Spend more time brainstorming and prototyping, less time on CADContinuous learning: Engage in regular training and knowledge-sharing opportunitiesCompetitive package: Attractive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefitsWork-life balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional well-beingLocation 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 personWe look forward to hearing from you!