PhD Mechanical Engineer - Technical Consultant

TTP plc; Hartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Consultant Mechanical Engineer to lead and support innovative projects in the ophthalmology and optometry sector. This role involves defining project scopes, engaging with clients, and collaborating with various teams to drive technological development. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and a keen interest in solving complex engineering challenges, with excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset. The company offers a variety of benefits including a profit-related bonus and an employer pension contribution.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Free lunch and refreshments

Life insurance (6 x salary)

25 days annual holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Social activities and events

Comprehensive relocation package

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering with exceptional academic record.
• Strong problem-solving skills to tackle fundamental engineering challenges.
• Motivation to pursue commercial technology development.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead projects from proposal to delivery.
• Engage with clients as a subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical engineering

Creativity

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering (minimum 2.1 class)

Doctoral qualification or equivalent professional experience

Job description

As a Consultant Mechanical Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of market‑leading products for the ophthalmology and optometry sector. You will play a fundamental role throughout the product lifecycle, from shaping proposals to leading technical workstreams and engaging directly with our clients. Every project is distinct from the last and will afford you the opportunity to delve into new scientific domains, polish your project leadership and support the transition of new technologies into the market. Our mission is to address real‑world challenges in imaging systems, laser technologies and surgical tools and the projects you guide and support are designed to be ambitious and commercially valuable, bringing about better patient outcomes and clinical efficacy.

Responsibilities

• Define, support and lead projects from proposal to delivery, ensuring the brief is fit‑for‑purpose, robust and productive.
• Contribute to the workstreams and client engagement strategy as SME both technically and commercially within the Ophthalmology and Optometry team.
• Collaborate with various teams in the business to drive forward innovation and commercially fruitful outcomes.
• Share feedback and expertise with peers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead with informal authority, building respectful and collaborative relationships.

Qualifications

• BSc Mechanical Engineering (minimum 2.1 class) and either a doctoral qualification or equivalent professional engineering experience.
• A natural problem‑solver, motivated to find solutions at a fundamental level.
• Excited about the commercial potential of technology development and determined to pursue meaningful goals for both clients and the business.
• Strong mechanical engineering capabilities – able to combine creativity with precision.
• Strategic and adaptable, with a curious and entrepreneurial mindset.

Company Information

TTP is an employee‑owned technology and product development consultancy with a 40‑year track record of helping ambitious clients solve complex technical challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market. We invent, design, and manufacture impactful products and technologies across a wide range of industries including healthcare, life science, energy and communications, at the intersection of biology, physical science and engineering. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration while providing you with the freedom to do your best work. TTP operates from an award‑winning campus in green surroundings just south of Cambridge.

Benefits

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (employees + dependants)
• Free lunch and refreshments daily
• Life insurance (6 x salary)
• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced parental leave, with flexible return‑to‑work options
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• A wide range of social activities including squash, Zumba, arts and crafts, and TTP's own rock band
• Discounts and memberships for local sports and cultural venues
• A comprehensive relocation package (if applicable)