Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Oxford Sector: Aerospace and Defence Employment Type: PermanentThe RoleA leading engineering business is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team in Oxford.The role will involve leading the development of mechanical designs for aircraft customisation projects, taking solutions from initial concept through to detailed design, integration and manufacture.You will lead engineering work packages, oversee the work of a small team of design engineers and take responsibility for the technical accuracy and quality of design outputs. You will also manage product development through PLM systems, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing constraints and relevant regulatory and certification standards.This is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to take on a senior technical position within a specialist aerospace environment, contributing to complex engineering projects while mentoring and developing less experienced engineers.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of mechanical systems and components from concept through to detailed design and manufacture.Lead design activities across assigned engineering work packages or modules, planning tasks, deliverables and schedules for a team of design engineers.Develop new product designs and maintain product structure, maturity and development records within PLM systems.Produce and review detailed 2D drawings, 3D models ..... full job details .....