At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative cryogenic systems and components from concept to production.
- Company: Join ICEoxford, a leader in high-performance cryogenic system design.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private healthcare, flexible hours, and career development.
- Other info: Experience a vibrant workplace with excellent work-life balance and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team creating cutting-edge designs that make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical engineering background and creativity in design.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Join to apply for the Design Engineer role at ICEoxford. ICE are leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance cryogenic systems for the cryogenic research community. We believe in delivering high quality products alongside outstanding customer support and excellent levels of personal service from our expert technical teams. Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, ICE is a diverse and vibrant company and fully supports a healthy and happy lifestyle, encouraging staff to feel good in both their roles and personal lives.
Within our design team, we are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for creating cutting-edge designs. The design engineer will play a critical role in the development and improvement of our products, from initial concept through to final production. This process requires a blend of creativity, technical expertise, and collaboration to ensure that our products meet stringent quality, performance, and cost standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design fit-for-purpose components, sub-systems and assemblies of cryogen systems
- Full product design, from concept to manufacture
- Provide mechanical design input to develop new systems and mechanisms or improving existing ones
- Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM & DFA)
- Create CAD concepts, parts and assemblies in line with functional requirements, geometric tolerances, manufacturing techniques and internal standards
- Support CAD releases and reviews to program milestones, ensuring completion and release on time
- Provide technical support to both internal and external customers
- Accurately produce manufacturing documentation and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Work effectively with internal departments to support introduction of new products
You will have an understanding and awareness of manufacturing and assembly techniques and processes and an understanding of materials resource planning (MRP) and engineering change request processes. A broad knowledge of engineering and materials technology is highly desirable. You will understand manufacturing best practice and design for manufacture and be able to work well individually as well as with a team.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, ICE also offers career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare including mental health, dental and optical options, 23 days annual leave with an additional day accrued per year of service up to 28 days, an early finish on Fridays, private salary-sacrifice pension scheme in addition to the auto-enrolment pension, a nominated hours scheme whereby you can vary your working hours outside of our standard working pattern and a bonus scheme based upon company financial results achieved in the previous year.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Design Engineer in Witney employer: ICEoxford
ICEoxford is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant town of Witney, Oxfordshire, where we prioritise a healthy work-life balance and foster a supportive work culture. As a Design Engineer, you will benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive private healthcare, and ample career development opportunities, all while contributing to innovative cryogenic systems that make a real impact in the research community. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our flexible working hours, generous leave policies, and a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and professional growth.
