Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: South Cambridge

Team: R&D

Working Pattern: Full-time

This role sits within the R&D team and focuses on leading product development and product improvement projects. The Mechanical Design Engineer will take ownership of projects from concept through to production, working closely with engineers, scientists, suppliers, and external partners. The role is hands-on, fast-paced, and central to ongoing innovation and new product development activities. The company can offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Engineering Projects

• Design new products and develop innovative engineering solutions
• Lead and support New Product Development (NPD) and product improvement projects
• Lead Engineering Change Request (ECR) activities
• Plan, cost, and manage projects including timelines and budgets
• Compile and present project updates to stakeholders

Design & Technical Delivery

• Produce high-quality 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate mechanical and electronic components
• Source materials and parts, managing supplier risk and availability
• Establish test protocols, analyse results, and report findings
• Prepare and maintain documentation including BOMs, production packs, instructions, and QA/testing procedures

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with suppliers, consultants, and external partners
• Present design decisions and technical outcomes clearly to the wider team

Experience & Skills

• Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial or R&D environment
• Proven track record of taking products from concept into manufacture
• Strong CAD experience with SolidWorks
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
• Experience working with suppliers
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of work

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, organised, and detail-focused
• Confident communicator
• Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, assemblies, and testing
• Strong sense of ownership and follow-through

Sounds good, how do I apply?

• Option 1: Click the apply button, don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV, we can discuss whatever you have to hand.
• Option 2: Find Morgan Veness on LinkedIn and drop me a message or connection request

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridgeshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English