Consultant Mechanical Engineer

Awerian Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Cambridge is looking for a Consultant to join the Omics team. This role involves the design and development of innovative tools for genomic and proteomic analysis in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is a mechanical engineer with 4-10 years’ experience and familiarity with CAD tools. This position offers a chance to dive into scientific domains while being rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including a profit-related bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Free lunch and refreshments

Life insurance (6 x salary)

25 days annual holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Social activities and discounts for local venues

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical engineering capability through a strong academic background.
• Professional engineering experience typically over 4-10 years in a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or similar quality systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of tools for genomic and proteomic analysis.
• Engage directly with clients and shape project proposals.
• Lead and contribute to technical workstreams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electromechanical system design and integration

Fluidics and microfluidics

Thermal management

Precision positioning and tolerance analysis

Specification and design of single-use components

Proficient use of CAD tools (SolidWorks and/or OnShape)

Systems-level thinking

Education

Strong academic background in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

Job description

• Technical Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
• Department: Life Science

Company Description

TTP is an employee-owned technology and product development consultancy, with a 40-year track record of helping ambitious clients solve complex technical challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market.

We invent, design, and manufacture impactful products and technologies across a wide range of industries – including healthcare, life science, energy, and communications – and at the intersection of biology, physical science and engineering.

Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.

Job Description

As a Consultant in our Omics team, you’ll contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge tools for genomic and proteomic analysis — from novel assays and consumables to integrated benchtop instruments— alongside a multidisciplinary team of passionate biologists, physicists and engineers.

You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle: shaping project proposals, leading and contributing to technical workstreams, and engaging directly with clients. Each project offers the chance to dive into new scientific domains, hone your project leadership and client relationship skills, and help bring transformative technologies to market.

Our work addresses real-world challenges in precision medicine, synthetic biology, advanced therapy manufacturing, agricultural biotechnology, and more—projects that are scientifically ambitious, commercially valuable, and socially impactful.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an intellectually curious, commercially aware mechanical engineer who thrives in collaborative, entrepreneurial environments.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Demonstrated mechanical engineering capability, through a strong academic background and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Electromechanical system design and integration
  • Fluidics and microfluidics
  • Thermal management
  • Precision positioning and tolerance analysis
  • Specification and design of single-use components
  • Proficient use of CAD tools such as SolidWorks and/or OnShape
  • Systems-level thinking enabling input to risk management and failure mode analysis
• Professional engineering experience, typically developed over 4-10 years, in a regulated industry. Familiarity with ISO 13485 or similar quality systems – is desirable.

The following will be assessed at interview:

• A self-starter with a strong sense of personal responsibility and the courage and determination to pursue ambitious goals.
• Market aware with an interest in genomics and proteomics and the ability to connect ideas to business outcomes, customer needs, and value creation.
• Quick to learn, thoughtful, open-minded, and attuned to nuance.
• Strategic – seeing the bigger picture, anticipating challenges and opportunities, and staying focused on what matters most.
• Excited about the commercial potential of technology development.
• Entrepreneurial and adaptable, comfortable taking calculated risks and navigating a dynamic, mature business environment.
• Collaborative and emotionally intelligent, able to build strong relationships, influence without authority, and energise others towards shared goals.
• Committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment.

Additional Information

TTP operates from an award-winning campus in green surroundings, just south of Cambridge.

• Annual profit-related bonus
• Private medical insurance (employees + dependants)
• Free lunch and refreshmentsdaily
• Life insurance (6 x salary)
• 25 days annual holiday(plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced parental leave, with flexible return-to-work options
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• A wide range of social activities including squash, Zumba, arts and crafts, and TTP’s own rock band
• Discounts and memberships for local sports and cultural venues

Open on a rolling basis - we will review CVs as they come in