CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on behalf of an industry leading manufacturer of Scientific Instruments, on a permanent basis.
This is an office based position, located in High Wycombe.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and validation of complex electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical systems for analytical instrumentation.
About the role:
Your responsibilities will include:
* Develop mechanical concepts for precision analytical instrumentation
* Define mechanical architectures to meet performance requirements
* Collaborate with systems, optics, electronics, and firmware engineers
* Produce detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks or equivalent, including 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawing
* Select appropriate materials and finishes to meet structural, thermal, environmental, and manufacturability requirements
* Support transfer of designs to manufacturing, including BOM creation, drawing release, and change control
About you:
To be considered for the role, you will have the following skills and experience:
* Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
* Minimum of 7+ years of recent design engineering experience in a high-technology environment (preferably scientific instrumentation, medical devices, or aerospace).
* Strong Physics fundamentals and deep understanding of kinematics is essential
* Proven track record in the design of complex mechanisms and enclosures involving mixed materials
* Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks preferred)
* Hands-on experience in prototyping, assembly, and testing of mechanical systems
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 171085 in all correspondence.