Mechanical Development Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business in Coding and Marking solutions is seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to join their innovative team in Cambridgeshire. This role combines hands-on engineering and theoretical design, focusing on developing mechanical hardware solutions for new product development. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while driving product success. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and want to contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment, this position offers the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow.

Qualifications

• Starke Kenntnisse in mechanischen Ingenieurprinzipien und Fluid-Systemen.
• Erfahrung mit CAD-Tools zur mechanischen Konstruktion und Systemintegration.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Konstruktion von Testgeräten zur Unterstützung von Validierungsaktivitäten.
• Erstellung detaillierter technischer Dokumentationen und Testpläne.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Fluid Systems

Problem-Solving Methodologies

Tools

CAD (Creo)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Development Engineer to join my client, a leading global business operating in Coding and Marking solutions, in Cambridgeshire.

The ideal Mechanical Development Engineer will report into the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical hardware solutions for the New Product Development (NPD) team. This is both a hands-on and theoretical role. Key responsibilities will include:

1. Design, develop and build test equipment and test rigs to support validation and verification (V&V) activities.
2. Define and document System Level Hardware Specifications, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
3. Perform V&V testing, including system-level validation, prototyping, debugging, and performance modelling.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Chemistry, and Software engineers, to drive product development and successful project delivery.
5. Create detailed technical documentation, high-quality reports and comprehensive Test Plans.
6. Participate and Contribute to FMEA's, Design Reviews and Product definitions.

The successful Mechanical Development Engineer will have:

1. Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, Fluid Systems, System Integration, and problem-solving methodologies.
2. Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo) for mechanical design, integrating mechanical components with broader hardware systems.
3. Hands-on Engineering Experience with mechanical manufacturing techniques and processes (Milling, Lathe… etc).

This role is based in Cambridgeshire on a hybrid basis (4 days at the office, 1 day at home).

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