Mechanical Development Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Mechanical Development Engineer to join a leading global business specializing in Coding and Marking solutions. This role involves both hands-on and theoretical work, focusing on designing and developing mechanical hardware solutions within the New Product Development team. You will be responsible for creating test equipment, defining hardware specifications, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery. This innovative firm offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office and home work effectively. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and fluid systems.
• Proficiency in CAD tools for mechanical design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test equipment and test rigs for validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Fluid Systems

Problem-Solving Methodologies

CAD Tools (Creo)

Mechanical Manufacturing Techniques

Tools

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).

APPLY NOW for the Mechanical Development Engineer position by sending your CV to [e-mail] or call Brett on 01582 878841 or 07961 158773, if you have any specific questions about this role.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.