Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working – 3 Days On–Site Per Week)
Salary: GBP60,000 – GBP70,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience)
Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future.
Role Overview
Zenovo are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer products.
An ideal candidate will have at least 5–Years of Commercial Experience in a Product Development Environment, having been involved in taking Products through from Concept to Manufacturing. They will also be capable of leading and mentoring junior engineers when needed.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop new product concepts and prototypes with cross–functional engineering teams.
- Create practical and manufacturable product designs.
- Produce 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Select materials and manufacturing processes for product development.
- Design components for injection moulding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal fabrication.
- Perform engineering analysis, testing, and design validation.
- Apply DFM/DFA principles and manage BOMs and design data.
- Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners throughout development.
- Support tooling, production builds, and product launch activities.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project delivery when required.
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 5 years' experience in product design and development, ideally with electrical or electro–mechanical consumer products.
- Strong 3D CAD skills, including surfacing and solid modelling.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks.
- Understanding of taking electrical/electronic products from design through to manufacture.
- Experience using PTC Creo and Windchill PDM is desirable but not essential.
- Experience designing products for demanding environments is an advantage.
