Mechanical Design Engineer - Perm - UK- Cambridgeshire

Mechanicaldesigndirectory; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanicaldesigndirectory is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Cambridgeshire. The role involves developing innovative drug delivery devices from initial concepts to prototype testing and validation.

Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, strong CAD skills, and experience in plastic injection moulding. A minimum of 2 years' experience in design engineering is required.

This position offers a chance to work at the forefront of medical technology innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in mechanical or product design engineering.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design and manufacture principles for high-volume consumables.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new drug delivery devices from concept to clinical trial.
• Procure prototype parts and manage testing including analysis and report writing.

Skills

Strong engineering understanding

3D CAD skills

Experience in plastic injection moulding

Education

Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Design Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Analytical engineering analysis tools

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Perm - UK- Cambridgeshire

(Please only applicants that have the right to work in the UK)

Our client is industry leading supplier for delivery of injectable drug products and point-of-care diagnostic consumables, who are looking to recruit Mechanical Design Engineers.

On their behalf we are now looking for innovative Mechanical Design Engineers to join their team. As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will contribute to the development of new drug delivery devices from early stage product concepts to prototype development, test & validation through to specification to manufacture.

Key skills will be:

• Strong engineering understanding, with the ability to think on your feet.
• Well-developed 3D CAD skills, Hand Calculations and significant experience in plastic injection moulding.

What we require of you?

• Contribute to the development of new drug delivery devices, from early stage product concepts to ready for clinical trial product.
• Procure prototype parts using appropriate manufacture techniques, such as rapid prototyping and machining.
• Liaising with suppliers, procure tools and commission parts to meet the agreed product / component specification.
• Carry out diligent laboratory testing, including creation of test protocols, designing and procuring test apparatus, analysis of results and report writing.
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach.

What you need?

• A technical relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Design Engineering.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design and manufacture principles for high-volume consumable products and significant experience in precision injection moulding.
• High familiarity with 3D CAD and associated analysis tools, SolidWorks literate to expert level.
• Experience of analytical engineering analysis.
• A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience within mechanical design or product design engineering.
• Design experience from within the medical device field would be an advantage, however is not a pre-requisite for the Mechanical Design Engineer role; all product design experience is valued.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity please contact Anna at [e-mail] or on my DDL 0161 2600 200.