Mechanical Design Engineer – Prototyping & Product Development

Aspion; Royston, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' annual leave

Holiday purchase and sale scheme

Five days' fully paid sick leave

Health insurance scheme

NEST pension scheme

Free lunches provided

Free on-site parking

Birthday voucher

Opportunity to work on new product de-

Job summary

Aspion is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Hertfordshire near Royston/Cambridge. The role blends CAD with hands-on prototyping, testing and practical problem solving to take concepts from idea to manufacture.

You will work with an experienced team, developing new products and refining existing designs for performance, manufacturability and cost‑effectiveness. This hands-on engineering position offers diverse project exposure and career growth.

Qualifications

• CAD design experience with strong 2D/3D CAD capabilities.
• Hands-on engineering experience with understanding of manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience designing and building mechanical products or prototypes through to production.
• Background in mechanical design engineering, construction products or manufacturing.
• Practical, solutions-focused problem-solving abilities to investigate challenges and improve designs.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models, ideally using Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop mechanical designs and engineered solutions from initial concept through to production.
• Build, assemble and modify physical prototypes, applying practical engineering knowledge.
• Apply understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes to develop cost-effective designs.
• Conduct product testing, evaluate performance and implement design improvements.
• Investigate technical challenges, troubleshoot problems and develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and supporting documentation for manufacture.

Skills

CAD Design Experience

Practical Engineering Skills

Product Development

Relevant Industry Experience

Problem-Solving Ability

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Aspion is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Hertfordshire near Royston/Cambridge. The role blends CAD with hands-on prototyping, testing and practical problem solving to take concepts from idea to manufacture.

You will work with an experienced team, developing new products and refining existing designs for performance, manufacturability and cost‑effectiveness. This hands-on engineering position offers diverse project exposure and career growth.