Mechanical Design Engineer - Prototyping & Development

Aspion Search; Royston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' annual leave

Health insurance scheme

Free lunches

Free on-site parking

Holiday purchase and sale scheme

Job summary

Aspiring Mechanical Design Engineer role based in Hertfordshire near Royston/Cambridge. Combines CAD design with hands-on prototype development and practical problem-solving within an established manufacturing setting.

You will work across the full product development lifecycle from concept through prototyping, testing and into manufacture, collaborating with an experienced engineering team to improve performance and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• CAD Design experience with 2D/3D capabilities.
• Hands-on engineering and prototype development experience.
• Experience designing and building mechanical products or prototypes.
• Background in mechanical design, construction products, manufacturing or similar environment.
• Practical, solutions-focused problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models, ideally using Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop mechanical designs from concept through production.
• Build, assemble and modify physical prototypes.
• Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to designs.
• Conduct product testing, evaluate performance and implement improvements.
• Investigate technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and documentation for manufacture.

Skills

CAD Design

Hands-on Engineering

Product Development

Industry Experience

Problem-Solving

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Aspiring Mechanical Design Engineer role based in Hertfordshire near Royston/Cambridge. Combines CAD design with hands-on prototype development and practical problem-solving within an established manufacturing setting.

You will work across the full product development lifecycle from concept through prototyping, testing and into manufacture, collaborating with an experienced engineering team to improve performance and manufacturability.