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An optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in tooling and fixture design and development to join its growing R&D team. The successful candidate will apply their expertise to design and fabricate first-of-their-kind prototypes for the company’s novel optical platform. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, creative Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFX) to play a key role in the development of a next-generation adaptive lens technology set to transform the way we see the world. About the Company This company’s expertise sits at the intersection of ophthalmics and optics. They develop novel ophthalmic solutions for use across optical systems, AR/VR/XR, and machine vision applications. Recognised as trusted experts in adaptive lens technology, they partner with leading global consumer electronics and technology companies to develop new solutions that optimise how we see the world. The company has developed a novel adaptive lens system that has the potential to transform visual performance in modern AR/VR/XR technologies. This breakthrough has generated significant interest across the consumer technology sector. As a result, the company is now entering the next phase of its R&D programme, scaling its technical capabilities and seeking talented engineers to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and play a key role in the development of a new technology with global impact. Above all, it is an outstanding place to work, combining innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The Role This is an exciting period of investment and growth. The company is scaling its team and facilities to support ambitious R&D activities and is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop the tooling and fixtures required for the assembly of its brand-new optical platform. You will be a key contributor, working closely with the Design and Production teams to develop critical equipment that supports the assembly of novel prototypes. As this is a completely new optical system, the role requires a high degree of creativity, with responsibility for developing first-of-their-kind assembly equipment and production processes. Key Responsibilities The Mechanical Engineer will: • Design and develop tooling and fixturing, • Provide expertise in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFX), • Contribute to the development of novel assembly and production processes, • Liaise with suppliers for the provision and manufacture of parts Requirements Education Essential • Proven experience taking product concepts through to production, including design iteration, refinement, and DFX considerations, • Experience in the design and development of jigs, tooling, and fixtures, • Experience developing novel assembly and production processes, • Solid understanding of:, • Machining processes (e.g. CNC, lathes & milling), • Injection moulding, • Micro-moulding, • Metal stamping and forming, • Metal injection moulding, • Vacuum forming, • Knowledge of common joining processes, including:, • Adhesive bonding, • Ultrasonic welding, • Radio-frequency welding, • Heat staking, • Strong knowledge of materials and their properties, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (essential), ideally SolidWorks, • Skilled and experienced at using mills and lathes to facilitate machining or modifying tooling and fixtures in-house as required., • A flair for concept generation and ideation and ability to work and iterate designs at a quickly. Desirable • Competence in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), • Experience or exposure to optics or opto-mechanical engineering, including alignment considerations, optical component mounting, or light-path constraints, • Experience taking designs into pilot production and optimising them for scalable manufacture, • Knowledge of, and ability to work to, ISO 13485 (medical device compliance), including documentation, standards adherence, and design-for-risk-management

An innovative optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its expanding R&D team. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in the hands-on design and development of precision, complex systems, supporting novel research initiatives and contributing directly to the development of a next-generation adaptive lens system. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-funded, highly creative organisation that is poised to redefine the way we see the world. About the Company Operating at the intersection of ophthalmics and advanced optics, the company develops cutting-edge ophthalmic solutions for use across optical systems, AR/VR/XR platforms, and machine vision applications. Widely recognised as leaders in adaptive lens technology, they collaborate with major global consumer electronics and technology brands to create innovative solutions that enhance visual performance. Their proprietary adaptive lens system has the potential to significantly transform visual capability within modern AR/VR/XR technologies. Following strong interest from the consumer technology sector, the company is now entering an exciting new phase of its R&D programme — scaling both its technical capabilities and engineering team to support continued innovation. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing technology business, contribute to genuinely cutting-edge development, and play a pivotal role in bringing a globally impactful technology to market. The company offers an outstanding working environment built on innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The Role With continued investment and expansion, the company is growing its team and facilities to support ambitious R&D goals. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a proven track record in the hands-on design and development of precision products and systems. You will play a central role in advancing the company’s novel lens system, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to take innovative concepts from early-stage development through to production. This role requires someone who is genuinely passionate about detailed, hands-on design work and excited by the challenge of developing precision, small-scale products. Key Responsibilities The Mechanical Design Engineer will: • Design and develop company systems and component parts, • Act as a key interface between analysis and design teams, • Design and develop systems incorporating mechanisms and moving components, • Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and conduct detailed tolerance analysis, • Perform analytical calculations and simulations to support design decisions, • Take a hands-on approach to prototyping — designing, building, and testing to enable rapid iteration, • Provide expert input on materials selection, • Advise on best-practice manufacturing techniques and production readiness Requirements Education Essential • Proven experience taking product concepts through to production, including design iteration, refinement, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFX) considerations, • Experience designing small but ideally micro-mechanisms, • Solid understanding of:, • Injection moulding, • Micro-moulding, • Metal stamping and forming, • Metal injection moulding, • Vacuum forming, • Knowledge of common joining processes, including:, • Adhesive bonding, • Ultrasonic welding, • Radio-frequency welding, • Heat staking, • Competence in GD&T and proficient in undertaking and documenting tolerance analysis., • Strong knowledge of materials and their properties, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (essential), ideally SolidWorks Desirable • Experience or exposure to optics or opto-mechanical engineering, including alignment considerations, optical component mounting, or light-path constraints, • Practical experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or the ability to perform hand calculations, • Ability to translate product requirements into clear, complete engineering specifications, • A flair for rapid concept generation and ideation, • Experience taking designs into pilot production and optimising them for scalable manufacture, • Knowledge of, and ability to work to, ISO 13485 (medical device compliance), including documentation, standards adherence, and design-for-risk-management

An innovative optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer to join its growing R&D team. This role will focus on the architecture, integration, and system-level design of a novel adaptive optical platform. You will work across mechanical, optical, and analytical disciplines to ensure that complex mechanical systems, sub-systems, and mechanisms come together into a robust, high-performance product. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a next-generation lens technology that is set to transform the way we see the world. About the Company This company’s expertise sits at the intersection of ophthalmics and optics. They develop novel ophthalmic solutions for use across optical systems, AR/VR/XR, and machine vision applications. Recognised as trusted experts in adaptive lens technology, they partner with leading global consumer electronics and technology companies to develop new solutions that optimise how we see the world. The company has developed a novel adaptive lens system that has the potential to transform visual performance in modern AR/VR/XR technologies. This breakthrough has generated significant interest across the consumer technology sector. As a result, the company is now entering the next phase of its R&D programme, scaling its technical capabilities and seeking talented engineers to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and play a key role in the development of a new technology with global impact. Above all, it is an outstanding place to work, combining innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The Role This is an exciting period of investment and growth. The company is scaling its team and facilities to support ambitious R&D programmes and is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer with a strong background in system architecture, integration, and verification. You will take ownership of overseeing the lifecycle of the mechanical systems, ensuring that they integrate seamlessly with one another. Working closely with mechanical design engineers, optical engineers and finite analysis engineers, you will bridge the teams; managing requirements, analysing and mitigating technical risks, and trace the system requirement through to the final product. Ultimately translating the user and stakeholder needs into technical specifications to help deliver well-integrated, reliable products and manufacturing solutions. Key Responsibilities The Mechanical Systems Engineer will: • Define and own the mechanical system architecture for the company’s adaptive lens platform, • Define, document and trace system requirements, from user and stakeholder requirements into clear mechanical specifications and the final product., • Lead the integration of sub-systems, mechanisms, and components into a cohesive mechanical system, • Act as the primary interface between design, analysis, optics, and manufacturing teams, • Ensure system-level considerations are correctly defined, • Identify, analyse and help lead technical mitigations., • Support system verification and validation, including test planning and interpretation of results, • Provide guidance on materials selection and manufacturing strategies at a system level, • Contribute to design reviews and technical decision-making across the programme Requirements Education Essential • Proven experience of taking a holistic view in delivering complex mechanical systems from concept through to production, • Strong understanding of mechanical system architecture, interfaces, and integration, • Proven experience in identifying, analysing, and mitigating technical risks throughout the product development lifecycle (e.g. dFMEA)., • Experience working with precision assemblies containing mechanisms and moving parts, • You will have, and be able to demonstrate, a broad knowledge and experience of manufacturing processes, joining techniques and assembly methods., • Strong knowledge of materials and their properties, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (essential), ideally SolidWorks, • Experience working within regulated product development environments, ideally ISO 13485, including documentation and design-for-risk-management Desirable • Solid knowledge of tolerance analysis, stack-ups, and GD&T at a system level, • Experience in opto-mechanical systems, including optical alignment, mounting strategies, and sensitivity to tolerances, • Exposure to systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management and verification planning, • Practical experience with FEA or the ability to critically assess analysis outputs, • Experience supporting pilot builds and transition to scalable manufacture, • Ability to balance technical detail with big-picture system thinking, • A flair for problem-solving, concept generation, and structured decision-making

Mechanical Engineer – Micro-Mechanisms & Precision Systems An innovative optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialising in the design and development of micro-mechanisms and precision mechanical systems to join its growing R&D team. This role is ideal for a creative, hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys ideation, early-stage concept development, and detailed mechanism design, and who is motivated by solving complex engineering challenges at very small scales. You will play a key role in the development of a next-generation adaptive optical platform, working from first principles and early concepts through prototyping, testing, and transition into scalable manufacture. About the Company The company operates at the intersection of ophthalmics, optics, and advanced mechanical engineering, developing novel adaptive lens technologies for applications across AR/VR/XR, machine vision, and next-generation optical systems. Its proprietary adaptive lens technology has generated significant interest from leading global consumer electronics and technology companies. As a result, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth, expanding its R&D capability and investing in both facilities and talent. The culture is collaborative, technically ambitious, and strongly focused on engineering excellence — an environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, explored, and realised. The Role As a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on micro-mechanisms and precision systems, you will contribute across the full product development lifecycle. The role places strong emphasis on concept generation, mechanism architecture, and detailed mechanical design, alongside hands-on prototyping and testing. You will work on mechanisms at watch-scale and below, helping to define how the system works mechanically as well as how it is manufactured, assembled, and scaled. This is a high-ownership role offering genuine influence over technical direction and design decisions. Key Responsibilities You will: • Generate and develop early-stage concepts for micro-mechanisms and precision systems, exploring multiple design approaches and architectures, • Design micro-mechanisms and precision mechanical assemblies (e.g. bearings, gears, threads, linkages) for optical and opto-mechanical applications, • Translate high-level functional requirements into robust, detailed mechanism designs, • Build, assemble, and test prototypes to validate performance and rapidly iterate designs, • Integrate mechanical systems into complex optical platforms, • Select appropriate materials, balancing performance, reliability, and manufacturability, • Apply DFM/DFA principles and advise on best-practice manufacturing techniques, • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to realise designs, • Contribute to technical documentation, risk management, and design reviews in a regulated development environment Requirements Education • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience taking mechanical products from concept through to production, • Strong capability in ideation, concept development, and mechanism synthesis, • Experience designing precision mechanical systems and/or micro-mechanisms, • A hands-on approach to prototyping, testing, and iterative development, • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, including:, • Injection moulding and micro-moulding, • Metal stamping and forming, • Metal injection moulding, • Vacuum forming, • Knowledge of joining processes such as:, • Adhesive bonding, • Ultrasonic welding, • Radio-frequency welding, • Heat staking, • Strong materials knowledge, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), • Experience working within ISO 13485 or similar regulated design environments Desirable • Competence in GD&T and experience performing tolerance analysis, • Exposure to optics or opto-mechanical design, including alignment or mounting considerations, • Experience with FEA and/or analytical hand calculations, • Ability to translate product requirements into clear engineering specifications, • Experience supporting pilot production and optimising designs for scale-up Why Join? • Work on genuinely novel technology with global impact, • Strong emphasis on creative engineering and early-stage design thinking, • High ownership role with involvement from concept to production, • Collaborative, technically driven culture, • Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling technology company

An optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Mechanisms Engineer to join its growing R&D team. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in micro-mechanisms to design and develop precision components for the company’s novel optical platform. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, creative mechanical/mechanisms engineer to play a key role in the development of a next-generation adaptive lens technology set to transform the way we see the world. About the Company This company’s expertise sits at the intersection of ophthalmics and optics. They develop novel ophthalmic solutions for use across optical systems, AR/VR/XR, and machine vision applications. Recognised as trusted experts in adaptive lens technology, they partner with leading global consumer electronics and technology companies to develop new solutions that optimise how we see the world. The company has developed a novel adaptive lens system that has the potential to transform visual performance in modern AR/VR/XR technologies. This breakthrough has generated significant interest across the consumer technology sector. As a result, the company is now entering the next phase of its R&D programme, scaling its technical capabilities and seeking talented engineers to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and play a key role in the development of a new technology with global impact. Above all, it is an outstanding place to work, combining innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The Role This is an exciting period of investment and growth. The company is scaling its team and facilities to support ambitious R&D activities and is seeking an experienced Miro-Mechanisms Engineer specialising in the design and development of micro-mechanisms (e.g. micro bearings, threads, gears, and linkages), on a watch level component scale (or smaller). You will play a key role in the development of the company’s novel lens system, contributing from early concept through to production. Key Responsibilities The Mechanisms Engineer will: • Design and develop micro-mechanisms for precision optical applications, • Integrate micro-mechanisms into the company’s optical systems, • Be hands on, designing, building and testing prototypes to support iterating designs., • Provide expertise in materials selection, • Advise on best-practice manufacturing techniques, • Liaise with suppliers for the provision and manufacture of mechanisms Requirements Education Essential • Proven experience taking product concepts through to production, including design iteration, refinement, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFX) considerations, • Experience designing micro-mechanisms, • Solid understanding of:, • Injection moulding, • Micro-moulding, • Metal stamping and forming, • Metal injection moulding, • Vacuum forming, • Knowledge of common joining processes, including:, • Adhesive bonding, • Ultrasonic welding, • Radio-frequency welding, • Heat staking, • A flair for rapid concept generation and ideation, • Strong knowledge of materials and their properties, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (essential), ideally SolidWorks, • Knowledge of, and ability to work to, ISO 13485 (medical device compliance), including documentation, standards adherence, and design-for-risk-management Desirable • Competence in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and proficient in undertaking and documenting tolerance analysis., • Experience or exposure to optics or opto-mechanical engineering, including alignment considerations, optical component mounting, or light-path constraints, • Practical experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or the ability to perform hand calculations, • Ability to translate product requirements into clear, complete engineering specifications, • Experience taking designs into pilot production and optimising them for scalable manufacture, • Knowledge of, and ability to work to, ISO 13485 (medical device compliance), including documentation, standards adherence, and design-for-risk-management

An optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in tooling and fixture design and development to join its growing R&D team. The successful candidate will apply their expertise to design and fabricate first-of-their-kind prototypes for the company’s novel optical platform. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, creative Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFX) to play a key role in the development of a next-generation adaptive lens technology set to transform the way we see the world. About the Company This company’s expertise sits at the intersection of ophthalmics and optics. They develop novel ophthalmic solutions for use across optical systems, AR/VR/XR, and machine vision applications. Recognised as trusted experts in adaptive lens technology, they partner with leading global consumer electronics and technology companies to develop new solutions that optimise how we see the world. The company has developed a novel adaptive lens system that has the potential to transform visual performance in modern AR/VR/XR technologies. This breakthrough has generated significant interest across the consumer technology sector. As a result, the company is now entering the next phase of its R&D programme, scaling its technical capabilities and seeking talented engineers to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and play a key role in the development of a new technology with global impact. Above all, it is an outstanding place to work, combining innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The Role This is an exciting period of investment and growth. The company is scaling its team and facilities to support ambitious R&D activities and is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop the tooling and fixtures required for the assembly of its brand-new optical platform. You will be a key contributor, working closely with the Design and Production teams to develop critical equipment that supports the assembly of novel prototypes. As this is a completely new optical system, the role requires a high degree of creativity, with responsibility for developing first-of-their-kind assembly equipment and production processes. Key Responsibilities The Mechanical Engineer will: • Design and develop tooling and fixturing, • Provide expertise in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFX), • Contribute to the development of novel assembly and production processes, • Liaise with suppliers for the provision and manufacture of parts Requirements Education Essential • Proven experience taking product concepts through to production, including design iteration, refinement, and DFX considerations, • Experience in the design and development of jigs, tooling, and fixtures, • Experience developing novel assembly and production processes, • Solid understanding of:, • Machining processes (e.g. CNC, lathes & milling), • Injection moulding, • Micro-moulding, • Metal stamping and forming, • Metal injection moulding, • Vacuum forming, • Knowledge of common joining processes, including:, • Adhesive bonding, • Ultrasonic welding, • Radio-frequency welding, • Heat staking, • Strong knowledge of materials and their properties, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (essential), ideally SolidWorks, • Skilled and experienced at using mills and lathes to facilitate machining or modifying tooling and fixtures in-house as required., • A flair for concept generation and ideation and ability to work and iterate designs at a quickly. Desirable • Competence in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), • Experience or exposure to optics or opto-mechanical engineering, including alignment considerations, optical component mounting, or light-path constraints, • Experience taking designs into pilot production and optimising them for scalable manufacture, • Knowledge of, and ability to work to, ISO 13485 (medical device compliance), including documentation, standards adherence, and design-for-risk-management

A leading optical technology firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their R&D team.The role involves designing, developing, and iterating precision systems for a novel lens technology.Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and rele

This position offers the chance to contribute to transformative technology in the optics field, working collaboratively across engineering disciplines.