Mechanical Engineer

Next Phase Recruitment; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automated fermentation and cell culture systems is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to drive new product development. The role will involve cross-functional collaboration and emphasizes bioprocess technologies in a fast-paced environment, ideal for candidates with proven systems engineering expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing complex systems for low-to-medium volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading technical teams in product design and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design from concept to production release.
• Develop designs that meet cost, quality, and timeline targets.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Consumable Product Development

Robotics & Mechanism Design

Leadership & Teamwork

Product Development Lifecycle

ISO 13485 knowledge

Education

2:1 degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development

Overview

An industry-leading provider of automated fermentation and cell culture systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support new product development. This role focuses on bioprocess development, cell therapy, stem cell research, GMP manufacturing, and discovery research. The successful candidate will join a cross-functional engineering team and collaborate with Software Development, Product Management, Development Scientists, and Manufacturing to ensure product designs meet commercial and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design from concept to production release.
• Apply expertise across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Develop designs that meet cost, quality, and timeline targets.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews to ensure specifications are met.
• Work closely with build teams, design teams, and suppliers to implement and document design changes.
• Ensure smooth handover to Manufacturing for successful production release.
• Follow engineering processes to ensure high-quality product design.
• Engage with customers and Product Management to align system design with market needs.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• 2:1 degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering with a mechanical focus.

Industry Experience:

• Proven track record in developing and commercializing complex systems or scientific instruments for low-to-medium volume manufacturing (up to 100 units per year).

Core Competencies

• Systems Engineering – Experience in developing complex hardware/software/electronics systems, preferably in life sciences or laboratory applications.
• Consumable Product Development – Designing components for automated equipment.
• Robotics & Mechanism Design – Expertise in materials handling and automation.
• Leadership & Teamwork – Experience leading small technical teams in equipment specification, procurement, build, and commissioning.
• Product Development Lifecycle – Taking designs from concept to prototype to full-scale production.
• ISO 13485 knowledge (preferred).

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge bioprocess technologies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Engineering

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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