NPD Mechanical Design Engineer

AGI Group; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Pension scheme

Private health insurance (AXA)

Death in service benefit

Employee health and wellbeing support

Job summary

AGI Group is seeking an experienced NPD Mechanical Design Engineer to turn innovation into manufacturable products, optimise DFMA, and ensure successful industrialisation of New Product Introductions. You will collaborate with R&D, production, quality and supply chain to maintain stable, capable processes for electro‑mechanical devices.

The role demands 8+ years in electro‑mechanical design, SolidWorks expertise, and a strong track record delivering high‑volume products with DFMA focus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience as Mechanical Engineer/Design Engineer in electro-mechanical products.
• Proven track record from concept to manufacturing with DFM and DFA in high-volume environments.
• Advanced CAD modelling in SolidWorks and ability to interpret complex drawings.
• Experience with Product Life Cycle management and EMI/EMC cable design.

Responsibilities

• Turn R&D innovation into a manufacturable product with DFMA focus.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, quality and supply chain to maintain stable processes.
• Lead the NPI process from R&D to Manufacturing and drive industrialisation.
• Develop manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures and measurement systems.
• Lead compliance activities (CE Marking, EMC Testing, FCC, CSA).
• Provide technical training to the Manufacturing team.
• Visit suppliers and travel internationally as needed.

Skills

Senior Mechanical Engineer

SolidWorks

DFM/DFMA

EMI/EMC knowledge

Cable design & routing

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Prototyping & testing

Tools

Injection moulding

CNC Machining

Quality measurement tools

Job description

About AGI

Founded in Japan, the AGI Group (AGI) is a global engineering and technology company serving high-value chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and advanced materials industries. Built on a heritage of precision engineering and long-term partnerships, AGI has evolved from its manufacturing roots into a global solutions provider supporting customers across the entire compound lifecycle, from laboratory innovation through to pilot and production scale.

About AGI

Founded in Japan, the AGI Group (AGI) is a global engineering and technology company serving high-value chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and advanced materials industries. Built on a heritage of precision engineering and long-term partnerships, AGI has evolved from its manufacturing roots into a global solutions provider supporting customers across the entire compound lifecycle, from laboratory innovation through to pilot and production scale.

With its European headquarters in Zurich, and a growing international presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, AGI combines deep process expertise with forward-looking digital innovation.

We work alongside our customers to solve complex scientific and engineering challenges, enabling safer, smarter, and more efficient operations that accelerate the advancement of science.

At AGI, we believe progress happens when engineering excellence meets intelligent integration.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced NPD Mechanical Design Engineer to join our R&D team. This is a key role focused on turning innovation development into manufacturable products by optimising Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, good product designs, and ensuring the successful industrialisation of New Product Introductions (NPI).

You will collaborate with R&D engineers, production technicians, quality and supply chain teams to maintain stable, capable, and efficient processes that meet the exacting standards for electro-mechanical devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Turn R&D innovation into a manufacturable product; implementation of electromechanical development by working alongside R&D engineers: Mechanisms, PCBs, signal and power cables, microfluidics, sensors, etc
• Product enclosure design with EMI/EMC in mind
• Ensure good practice in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
• Build and test prototypes to validate design and function
• Analyse and improve product assembly processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Lead compliance of products, such as CE Marking, EMC Testing, FCC, CSA, etc
• Develop and validate manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures, and measurement systems
• Drive the industrialisation of NPI, product assembly instructions, and FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests)
• Lead the NPI process from R&D to the Manufacturing team
• Provide technical training to the Manufacturing team

Requirements

• 8+ years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer/Design Engineer in electro-mechanical products or similar; ideally a background in medical devices, lab instruments, biotech and automation
• Proven track record of delivering products from concept to manufacturing with a focus on DFM and DFA, ideally in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Advanced CAD modelling skills in SolidWorks
• Skilled in creating and interpreting complex engineering drawings
• A good understanding of Product Life Cycle management
• Experience in cable design and cable routing for EMI/EMC
• Advanced knowledge in manufacturing techniques such as injection moulding, blow moulding, metal fabrication and machining
• A good understanding of materials and surface treatments for chemical resistance and electrical conductivity
• Ability to write product assembly instructions and technical documentation
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing methods and Six Sigma
• Excellent presentation skills in PowerPoint and ability to communicate effectively to both technical and commercial stakeholders (Managers and Directors)
• Ability to visit various suppliers
• Open to international travel to visit manufacturing sites

Desirable But Not Essential

• Experience in Industrial Design / Product Design
• Experience with automated test setups of prototypes and Python-based test scripting
• Experience in automated manufacturing and assembly (robots and cobots)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on advanced chemical lab products, automation, and exciting innovative projects
• Supportive and forward-thinking engineering environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 25 days holiday per year (not including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working (only 2 days a week in the office)
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance (AXA)
• Death in service benefit
• Employee health and wellbeing support (EAP)

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.