Your newpany
Hays Engineering are working with global leaders in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring solutions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software. Their ground-breaking low-light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world’s most innovativepanies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second.
Your new role
In this role as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, your main purpose is the mechanical design and detailing of high-precision new parts, sub-assemblies and customer solutions for our Imaging & Analysis products.
• Design and delivery of mechanical designs using 3D CAD. Documentation of designs, their prototyping and validation, facilitating design reviews, and delivery through operations to customers.
• Specify and document designs including, requirement specifications, layouts, detail & assembly drawings, Bills Of Material, etc.
• Provide innovative, robust and scalable solutions toplex technical problems.
• Developing customer specific requests, working alongside application specialists & end users directly. Conduct feasibility assessments, detail designs and build guidance for the production team.
• Supporting other members of the Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Create detailed project plans with accurate task estimates and project delivery dates.
• Provide technical support to Supply Chain, Operations, and Customers, as required.
• Support critical investigations with internal partners.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and suppliers during the specification and procurement of mechanical parts.
• Investigate and implement ways to improve and optimise working practices ( research and rmend new technologies and processes)
• Assist Engineering Management with development and implementation of physical design strategy, processes and best practices.
• Work with Product management and Sales teams to ensure designs meet customer requirements while seeking creative, low-cost mechanical designs.
What you'll need to succeed
1. Sc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline, or equivalent qualification
2. iMechE IEng accredited (desirable)
3. Minimum 5 years’ experience in product development
4. MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering (desirable)
5. Third‑level qualification in Manufacturing Engineering (desirable)
6. SolidWorks Certified: CSWA / CSWP
7. Designing precise, tight‑tolerance mechanisms
8. Tolerance analysis
9. Designing for long‑term stability (vibration, thermal effects, etc.)
10. Designing for regulatory approval (EMC, MD, Safety, LVD)
11. DfX implementation
12. Prototype build and assessment
13. Documenting designs with detailed assembly instructions
14. Revision control of drawings and documents
15. Developing budgets and cost estimates
What you'll get in return
16. Flexible working hours
17. Exceptional benefits package
18. Early finish on Fridays