PhD Mechanical Engineer - Technical Consultant
TTP
* Cambridge
* Permanent
* Full-time
15 hours ago
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Company Description
TTP is an employee-owned technology and product development consultancy, with a 40-year track record of helping ambitious clients solve complex technical challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market. We invent, design, and manufacture impactful products and technologies across a wide range of industries - including healthcare, life science, energy, and communications - and at the intersection of biology, physical science and engineering. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.
Job Description
The Opportunity: As a Consultant Mechanical Engineer in our Eyecare team, you'll contribute to the design and development of sector-defining products for ophthalmology and optometry. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle: shaping project proposals, leading and contributing to technical workstreams, and engaging directly with clients. Each project offers the chance to dive into new scientific domains, hone your project leadership and client relationship skills, and help bring transformative technologies to market. This is a perfect opportunity for a recent PhD graduate hoping to step into the industry. Our work addresses real-world challenges in imaging systems, laser technologies, and surgical tools — projects that are scientifically ambitious, commercially valuable, and enhance both patient comfort and clinical efficiency.
Ideal candidate will:
* Bring strong mechanical engineering capability, combining creativity with precision.
* Be motivated to solve problems at a fundamental level.
* Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering (minimum 2:1 classification).
* Have either a doctoral qualification or equivalent professional engineering experience. Optical experience is desirable but not essential.
We're seeking intellectually curious, commercially aware mechanical engineers who thrive in collaborative, entrepreneurial environments. At interview, we will look for:
* Intellectually versatile — curious, thoughtful, and attuned to nuance.
* Strategic — seeing the bigger picture, anticipating challenges and opportunities, and staying focused on what matters most.
* Entrepreneurial and adaptable — comfortable taking calculated risks and navigating a dynamic business environment.
* Excited about the commercial potential of technology development.
* A self-starter with a strong sense of personal responsibility and the courage and determination to pursue meaningful goals.
* Able to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across and within diverse teams.
* Able to lead without formal authority, attracting and energising others around shared initiatives.
* Committed to fostering a respectful and supportive team culture.
Closing date for this application is the 1st of September 2025.
Additional Information
TTP operates from an award-winning campus in green surroundings, just south of Cambridge.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
* Annual profit-related bonus
* 10% employer pension contribution
* Private medical insurance (employees + dependants)
* Free lunch and refreshments daily
* Life insurance (6 x salary)
* 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Enhanced parental leave, with flexible return-to-work options
* Electric car leasing scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* A wide range of social activities including squash, Zumba, arts and crafts, and TTP's own rock band
* Discounts and memberships for local sports and cultural venues
* A comprehensive relocation package (if applicable)
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