senior design engineer

We're looking for a talented and experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our innovative product development team in Cambridge. In this role, you'll lead the design and development of complex mechanical components and systems - from concept through to production - with a strong focus on high-precision, high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities for the Senior Design Engineer :

Plans and tracks activities to meet project deadlines.

Designs plastic injection-moulded products and test equipment using CAD.

Capable of designing mechanical mechanisms.

Expert in industrial design and surface modelling for concept development.

Specializes in design for high-volume manufacturing.

Conducts lab testing and documents results.

Prepares and reviews design specs, validation documents, and test protocols.

Applies industry standards and regulatory guidance (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820.30).

Performs risk analysis (FMEA) and tolerance analysis (TAN).

Collaborates with external suppliers for parts and services.

Requirements for the Senior Design Engineer

Strong Creo user with expertise in advanced surfacing.

Skilled in building complex surfaces from industrial design (ID) models.

Mechanical Engineering or product design background.

Extensive experience with injection-moulded parts.

Medical device design experience preferred but not essential.

Proficient in rapid prototyping.

Solves complex problems using first principles and diverse information sources.

Works independently with minimal guidance.

Supports and mentors less experienced colleagues.

Leads small projects in collaboration with Programme Management.

Salary and benefits for the Senior Design Engineer

Up to £60,000 per year

10% annual bonus

Pension scheme increasing to 10% in April

Christmas day off

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Immediate start

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