Job Description
JobTitle: Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Cambridge (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week)Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + 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 Mechanical Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer products.An ideal candidate will have at least 3-Years of Commercial Experience in a Product Development Environment, having been involved in taking Products through from Concept to Manufacturing.Job Responsibilities:
* Work with the wider engineering team (Electronics & Software) to develop and test new product concepts.
* Create product designs, feasibility studies, and prototypes, improving them through testing and feedback.
* Design reliable, manufacturable products that meet performance and compliance requirements.
* Use 3D CAD, engineering drawings, and prototyping to develop practical design solutions.
* Select suitable materials and manufacturing methods, including injection moulding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal.
* Maintain accurate CAD models and engineering documentation.
* Carry out engineering analyses such as tolerance studies, FMEA, DFSS, mould flow reviews, and FEA.
* Apply DFM/DFA principles, create Bills of Materials, and support tooling and product approval activities.
* Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to support production and resolve technical issues
Experience Required:
* Mechanical Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, or HNC) with product development experience.
* 3+ years' experience developing electrical or electro-mechanical products.
* Strong SolidWorks skills, including solid and surface modelling.
* Experience with injection moulding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal design.
* Knowledge of FEA and engineering simulation.
* Experience with handheld consumer products is advantageous
* Understanding of product manufacturing and standards is beneficial.
* CFD, mould flow analysis, and supplier collaboration experience are desirable.