Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Cambridge

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location:
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Commutable from:
Huntingdon, Cambridge, Peterborough, St Neots, Bedford, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Biggleswade and surrounding areas. Salary:
Up to £55,000 + Benefits
Hybrid Working Available Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Role - Huntingdon - Up to £55k - Hybrid Working Our client is a specialist engineering business with a long-established reputation for developing lightweight, safety-critical products for a high-regulation industry. Their solutions are used by leading OEM's manufacturers and operators across the UK and internationally, helping to improve safety, efficiency and passenger experience. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint a
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
to join their Engineering team at their
Huntingdon
Manufacturing
HQ. This
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
role is a
hands-on role
offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects from
concept through to manufacture , working closely with customers, suppliers and production teams to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions. You'll be involved throughout the
full product lifecycle , supporting
new product development ,
refurbishment programmes ,
reverse engineering activities
and
continuous product improvement initiatives . The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Role Operating within a
low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment , you'll enjoy genuine variety and the opportunity to work across a broad range of products, projects and engineering challenges. You will play a key role in delivering engineering solutions that balance
technical performance ,
manufacturability ,
quality
and
commercial objectives . This is an opportunity to see your designs move from
concept and development
through to
manufacture
and
real-world application . Key Responsibilities of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Produce high-quality
3D CAD models , manufacturing drawings and technical documentation using
SolidWorks Take ownership of engineering projects from
concept through to manufacture Develop practical engineering solutions to customer requirements Support
new product development , redesign and reverse engineering activities Design
jigs ,
fixtures
and
tooling
to support manufacturing and assembly processes Design fabricated and manufactured components including
sheet metal fabrications ,
machined components ,
aluminium structures ,
extrusions
and
welded assemblies Support engineering calculations, validation activities and design reviews Participate in customer meetings, design reviews and technical discussions Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable Apply
Design for Manufacture (DFM)
and
Design for Assembly (DFA)
principles Support engineering change activities and continuous improvement projects Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues across the Engineering team Requirements for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Role Proven
Mechanical Design Engineering
experience within a manufacturing environment Strong
3D CAD
experience, ideally
SolidWorks Experience delivering projects from
concept through to manufacture Experience designing fabricated and manufactured components and assemblies Knowledge of
sheet metal fabrication ,
machining ,
welding
and
assembly processes Experience designing
jigs ,
fixtures
and
tooling Strong understanding of
Design for Manufacture (DFM)
and
Design for Assembly (DFA) Ability to produce detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation Experience working to recognised engineering codes, standards, specifications and quality requirements Understanding of engineering verification, validation and design review processes Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills Experience working directly with customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams Desireable: FEA
and engineering calculations Product validation and testing GD&T / G eometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing / BS88888 Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers Experience working within
Aerospace ,
Defence ,
Automotive ,
Medical Devices ,
Nuclear
or other regulated engineering sectors What's In It For You? Ownership of projects from
concept through to manufacture Exposure to a diverse range of
technically challenging engineering projects Direct collaboration with
customers ,
suppliers
and
manufacturing teams Opportunity to influence
product development
and
continuous improvement activities Genuine
long-term career development opportunities Potential progression into
Technical Leadership ,
Project Leadership
or
Engineering Management The opportunity to join a growing engineering business where engineering remains central to future success Package Salary up to
£55,000 25 Days Holiday
plus Bank Holidays Employer Pension Contribution Hybrid Working Available 37.5 Hour Working Week Ongoing Training and Development If you're an experienced
Mechanical Design Engineer
looking for a role that combines
technical challenge ,
project ownership
and the opportunity to see your designs brought to life, we'd like to hear from you. To find out more about Progressive please visit TPBN1_UKTJ