Junior Mechanical Engineer — Hands-On R&D & Prototyping

Accora; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

25 days holiday

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Accora is seeking a Graduate / Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our hands-on R&D and product development team in Cambridge. The role focuses on taking concepts through to prototypes, with a strong emphasis on practical manufacturing and testing.

You will work with SolidWorks, build and test designs in our workshop, and develop both design and workshop skills alongside experienced engineers. Salary reflects £28k–£38k DOE in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• A mechanically focused degree, engineering apprenticeship or relevant junior engineering background.
• Demonstrable hands-on mechanical experience through work, education, hobbies or personal projects.
• Confidence using hand tools and a good understanding of mechanical principles.
• A practical, logical approach to problem-solving.
• A positive, proactive attitude and genuine enthusiasm to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products from initial concepts through to working prototypes.
• Utilise SolidWorks for mechanical components, mechanisms and assemblies.
• Get hands-on in the workshop, building, assembling, modifying and testing designs.
• Work with sheet metal, fabrication equipment, welders, CNC machines, mills, lathes and hand tools.
• Solve practical engineering challenges through testing and experimentation.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, developing both design and practical workshop skills.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Practical mindset

Prototyping

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or apprenticeship background

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Workshop tools

Job description

Accora is seeking a Graduate / Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our hands-on R&D and product development team in Cambridge. The role focuses on taking concepts through to prototypes, with a strong emphasis on practical manufacturing and testing.

You will work with SolidWorks, build and test designs in our workshop, and develop both design and workshop skills alongside experienced engineers. Salary reflects £28k–£38k DOE in a hands-on environment.