senior design engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and development of complex mechanical components. The role emphasizes high-precision manufacturing and requires expertise in Creo and advanced surfacing. Candidates should have a background in Mechanical Engineering or product design. Salary is up to £60,000 per year, along with benefits including a 10% annual bonus, pension scheme, and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

Pension scheme increasing to 10% in April

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas day off

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Expert in industrial design and surface modelling for concept development.
• Extensive experience with injection-moulded parts.
• Medical device design experience but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and tracks activities to meet project deadlines.
• Designs plastic injection-moulded products and test equipment using CAD.
• Collaborates with external suppliers for parts and services.

Skills

Strong Creo user with expertise in advanced surfacing

Skilled in building complex surfaces from industrial design models

Proficient in rapid prototyping

Solves complex problems using first principles

Works independently with minimal guidance

Education

Mechanical Engineering or product design background

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Engineer position in Cambridge. You will lead the design and development of complex mechanical components and systems from concept through to production, with a strong focus on high-precision, high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and tracks activities to meet project deadlines.
• Designs plastic injection-m moulded products and test equipment using CAD.
• Capable of designing mechanical mechanisms.
• Expert in industrial design and surface modelling for concept development.
• Specializes in design for high-volume manufacturing.
• Conducts lab testing and documents results.
• Prepares and reviews design specs, validation documents, and test protocols.
• Applies industry standards and regulatory guidance (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820.30).
• Performs risk analysis (FMEA) and tolerance analysis (TAN).
• Collaborates with external suppliers for parts and services.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Strong Creo user with expertise in advanced surfacing.
• Skilled in building complex surfaces from industrial design (ID) models.
• Mechanical Engineering or product design background.
• Extensive experience with injection-moulded parts.
• Medical device design experience but not essential.
• Proficient in rapid prototyping.
• Solves complex problems using first principles and diverse information sources.
• Works independently with minimal guidance.
• Supports and mentors less experienced colleagues.
• Leads small projects in collaboration with Programme Management.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £60,000 per year
• 10% annual bonus
• Pension scheme increasing to 10% in April
• Christmas day off
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Immediate start