At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and test new product concepts, create designs, and maintain accurate CAD models.
- Company: Zenovo collaborates with clients to design and manufacture globally recognised consumer products.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £40,000 to £50,000 plus bonus and benefits.
- Other info: Position requires right to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team in Cambridge with hybrid working options.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have a Mechanical Engineering qualification and 3+ years of product development experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: 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.
Mechanical Design Engineer in Cambridge employer: ZENOVO LTD
Located in Cambridge, Zenovo offers a competitive salary and hybrid working model. The team focuses on innovative consumer products, ensuring a collaborative environment with engineering teams.
