https://jobs.co.uk/job/mechanical-design-engineer-dats-recruitment-ltd--05e353fc-156d-48c8-b113-27d4d5b85163 RSS feed for Mechanical Design Engineer at DATS Recruitment Ltd. en-gb Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:49:09 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mechanical-design-engineer-dats-recruitment-ltd--05e353fc-156d-48c8-b113-27d4d5b85163 https://jobs.co.uk/job/mechanical-design-engineer-dats-recruitment-ltd--05e353fc-156d-48c8-b113-27d4d5b85163 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Didcot | Salary: £70000 - £85000/annum plus benefit package | Type: Permanent | Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Didcot (on-site) Salary: -70,000 - -85,000 + Share Options Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to play a key role in bringing cutting-edge technology from prototype to production? We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced, high-performance laser systems used in manufacturing, energy and defence applications. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing deep-tech organisation at an exciting stage of its journey, helping to transform proven laboratory technology into robust, manufacturable products deployed around the world. The Opportunity As Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of the mechanical design and development of next-generation systems, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams. You will be responsible for critical design decisions, balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost while helping to shape the future direction of the product portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role offering significant technical influence, the opportunity to mentor engineers and the chance ... Permanent