Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: CB22 Harston Cambridgeshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Mechanical Design Engineer
Role: NPI / Electro-mechanical
Salary: £45,000–£55,000
Location: South Cambridgeshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design or Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established and innovative product development company. The company specialises in the design and development of electro-mechanical scientific instrumentation, taking products from initial concept through to full-scale production.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, leading the transfer of R&D concepts through to manufacturable products as well as factory testing activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by working on cutting-edge R&D projects and optimising concepts for seamless manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take R&D concepts to a manufacturable product
* Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture and assembly
* Lead factory acceptance testing
* 3D CAD design
* Build and test prototypes
* Work closely with a cross-functional R&D team across electronics, software, and systems
* Participate in design reviews, problem-solving sessions and continuous improvement initiatives
Skills & Experience Required:
* Strong background in developing electro-mechanical systems
* Experience in taking at least two products to manufacture is a must
* Tooling, jigs and fixture design
* DFM and DFMA experience
* Strong 3D CAD design skills - Solidworks
* Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques
* Knowledge of semi-automated/automated production lines is advantageous
If you’re looking to join a business that values creativity, quality and innovation, then apply with a copy of your CV