Mechanical Design Engineer

Octagon Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative team developing advanced electronic and electro-mechanical products. You will span the full product lifecycle from concept through prototype, validation and manufacture, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, quality and manufacturability.

You will work with electronics, systems and manufacturing engineers to deliver integrated products, applying DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and GD&T to

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer.
• Strong 3D CAD experience with SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design precision mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Develop enclosures, structural assemblies, and thermal management solutions.
• Produce detailed 3D models, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

DFM

DFA

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Thermal management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Cambridge are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering business developing advanced electronic and electro-mechanical products.

This Mechanical Design Engineer job offers the opportunity to work across the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through to prototype development, validation and full-scale manufacture. This Mechanical Design Engineer job is ideal for someone with experience designing precision mechanical components and assemblies within a high-technology engineering environment. The successful candidate will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative products while ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, quality and manufacturing requirements.

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Responsibilities

• Design precision mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
• Develop enclosures, structural assemblies, thermal management solutions and precision mechanisms.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Select appropriate materials, finishes and manufacturing processes to optimise product performance and cost.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout product development.
• Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T principles.
• Support thermal and structural analysis activities where required.
• Work closely with electronics, systems and manufacturing engineers to ensure successful product integration.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation and continuous product improvement.
• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly documentation and Engineering Change documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Participate in design reviews, engineering investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer position.
• Strong 3D CAD experience, ideally using SolidWorks.
• Experience designing precision machined components and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Good understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Ideally a knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, castings, injection moulding or additive manufacturing.

What's on Offer

This Mechanical Design Engineer job in Cambridge offers an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business developing technically advanced products for demanding applications. The Mechanical Design Engineer job provides exposure to the complete product development lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers within a collaborative and innovative environment.

If you're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer job where you can work on challenging engineering projects, develop your technical skills and progress your career, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing engineering team.