Design and Development Engineer in Royston, Hertfordshire

Design Development Engineer Mechanical R&D / Prototyping (Open to Graduate applications)
Salary:£28,000 to £38,000 (Multiple roles available due to expansion)
Location:Cambridge
Sector:Medical & Healthcare Equipment | Engineering | Research & Development

Get Hands-On with Real Engineering Innovation

Are you amechanical engineering graduateor early-career engineer who loves building things, fixing things, and making ideas come to life? Do you enjoyworking with your handswhether its in a workshop, on a prototype, or rebuilding something in your spare time?

Were looking forenthusiastic, practical-minded mechanical engineersto join our fast-growing R&D team. Whether youve spent time fabricating in university projects, restoring old vehicles, building custom machines, or tinkering with metalwork and toolsyoull thrive in this unique hands-on role.

Join a family-owned manufacturer at the forefront ofmedical / healthcare equipment innovation. Youll be part of an engineering-led culture where your ideas, creativity, and workshop skills will help develop life-changing medical technology.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Designing and buildingmechanical prototypesfor new medical equipment
• Taking concepts fromearly-stage ideas to working physical models
• UsingSolidWorks(training provided if needed) to support your designs
• Hands-onR&D in workshop– welding, fabricating, machining, assembling, and testing
• Collaborating with a talented engineering team to iterate and improve designs
• Learning from experienced engineers and contributing your own ideas from day one

Who Were Looking For:

• Adegree in Mechanical Engineering(or a related field)recent graduates welcome
• Genuine enthusiasmfor hands-on mechanical work – this is not a desk role!
• Practical experience (personal or professional) withmetalwork, welding, fabrication, or CNCis highly valued
• Hobbies such as restoring vehicles, building mechanical systems, or DIY projects are a big plus!
• Comfortable using hand and power tools and solving problems with a hands-on approach
• Familiarity with SolidWorks (well provide training if needed)
• Full right to work in the UK; a drivers license is preferred due to the site location

Why This Role?

• Join agrowing R&D teamwhere ideas are taken seriously, and skills are developed
• Work on meaningful projects –your work will impact real lives
• See thefull build prototype, from concept through to hands-on fabrication and testing
• Gain experience in asupportive, engineering-led companywith strong values

Ready to build something that matters?
If youre a mechanically minded engineer who loves making things and wants to get involved in meaningful R&D work, apply today and start shaping the future of medical / healthcare equipment.