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 (DFM/DFMA)
• 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
• Previous experience in taking a product to manufacture is a must
• Tooling, jigs and fixture design
• DFM and DFMA experience
• 3D CAD design skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of semi-automated/automated production lines is advantageous

If youre looking to join a business that values creativity, quality and innovation, then apply with a copy of your CV.