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.
Day to Day of the Role:
- 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 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.
Desirable:
- 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).
Benefits:
- 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.