Mechanical Design Engineer

• Salary: Up to £40,000 DoE
• Location: Ely, Cambridge
• Job Type: Permanent

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our innovative team. This role involves the design, development, and implementation of technically innovative and commercially competitive new products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering or product design and be passionate about bringing prototypes to market.

• Design and develop new products, ensuring they are technically innovative and commercially competitive.
• Perform rapid prototyping, prototype builds, functional lab testing, and analysis of test data.
• Utilise tools such as tolerance analysis, FMEA/DFMA, and computer simulation to ensure robust designs.
• Produce manufacturing and technical drawings, BOMs, and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with contract specifications and industry standards.
• Liaise with clients to capture requirements and prepare proposals.
• Collaborate with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to deliver high-quality products.

• A 2:1 degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.
• Strong creative and technical abilities in concept generation, engineering analysis, and detail design.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and creativity, with a proactive approach to product development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks and Creo desirable).
• Knowledge of drawing and design standards and a competent understanding of design for manufacture.
• Understanding of a wide range of manufacturing techniques, materials, and assembly processes.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good problem-solving skills and understanding of root cause analysis.
• Ability to plan and prioritise, work to deadlines and under pressure.

• Industry experience within an engineering role or previous internship.
• Knowledge of developing plastic injection moulded components for mass manufacture.
• PDM system experience.
• Software coding experience (VBA or Python).

• Competitive salary..
• Be part of a friendly and experienced team.
• Engage in a role that supports the entire product lifecycle.
• Work in a flexible and high-quality service environment.