Development Engineer

Accora; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical equipment design is seeking Development Engineers for hands-on R&D roles. With a focus on creating innovative products, you'll work in a collaborative team to design, build, and test prototypes, contributing to solutions that enhance quality of life. This is an opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding environment prioritizing creativity and technical skill.

Benefits

Company laptop

25 days holiday + public holidays

Private medical healthcare cover

Ongoing training & development

Promotes from within

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical ability and can-do attitude.
• Comfortable building things, testing concepts in R&D.

Responsibilities

• Develop product concepts from scratch with fully functional in-house prototypes.
• Build and iterate on designs, using tools for metal and plastic fabrication.
• Support pre-launch testing, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical ability

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration mindset

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Accora Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Accora Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Base pay range

Job Title: Development Engineer (Mechanical / Hands-on R&D)

Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 DoE (Multiple Positions Available Due to Ongoing Growth)

Bring Your Designs to Life - Hands-On Mechanical R&D That Makes a Real Impact

Are you a mechanically minded engineer who thrives on hands-on work - welding, fabricating, machining, prototyping, building real things!?

Do you want to create products from scratch and see your ideas come to life right in front of you? If that sounds like your dream job, you're in the right place.

We're hiring multiple Development Engineers (Mechanical / Hands-on R&D) to join our fast-growing Product Development team at Accora. This is a rare chance to get stuck into true R&D - you'll be designing and building full-scale prototypes, refining and testing concepts, and playing a direct role in shaping innovative products that improve lives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work as part of a small, agile team focused solely on product development
• Develop product concepts from scratch and prove them with fully functional in-house prototypes
• Build and iterate on your own designs - you'll physically make what you model
• Use SolidWorks to design parts, mechanisms, and assemblies
• Work hands-on with metal, plastic, and wood using tools like welders, CNC machines, lathes, mills, sheet metal and fabrication equipment
• Support pre-launch testing, compliance, and continuous improvement
  
  

Requirements

Who We're Looking For:

We're looking for creative, practical engineers who enjoy solving real-world problems and aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves.

Must-Have Skills & Qualities:

• Strong hands-on mechanical ability: confident using tools for welding, fabrication, machining, or general prototyping
• Good understanding of mechanical systems and mechanisms
• Can-do attitude with a collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable building things, testing concepts, and working in a fast-paced R&D environment
  
  

Nice to Have (Or Willing to Learn - We'll Support You!):

• Experience with mechanical linkages or complex assemblies
• Welding, CNC machining, sheet metal work, or general workshop fabrication
• If you've never used SolidWorks but want to learn - we've got you covered with in-house training and support
  
  

Must be Eligible to work in the UK - Unable to support any form of sponsorships and due to site location, driving license and own vehicle preferred.

Benefits

Why Join Accora?

We're a company that values innovation, initiative, and impact. You'll be designing real products that directly enhance the quality of life for people who need extra support due to age, disability, or injury. We're growing fast - and so can you.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary
• Company laptop
• 25 days' holiday + public holidays
• Private medical healthcare cover
• Ongoing training & development (including SolidWorks and workshop skills)
• A chance to grow within a company that promotes from within
• A supportive, inclusive team environment that values your ideas and input
  
  

About Accora

Accora is a forward-thinking company designing assistive medical equipment that improve safety, independence, and comfort. Our products support vulnerable people in hospitals, care homes, and their own homes -changing lives with thoughtful engineering and creative problem-solving.

We live by our values of insight, determination, and integrity - and we're looking for people who share that mindset.

Ready to Build the Future with Us?

If you're excited by hands-on engineering, prototyping, and creating solutions that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more at https://accora.care

Apply now and turn your ideas into reality... literally.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  IT Services and IT Consulting

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