Senior Design Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their innovative product development team. This role involves designing complex mechanical components and systems, focusing on high-precision manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Creo and injection-moulded parts. This position offers a competitive hourly rate on an immediate 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Expertise in advanced surfacing in Creo.
• Extensive experience with injection-moulded parts.
• Medical device design experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and tracks activities to meet project deadlines.
• Designs plastic injection-moulded products using CAD.
• Conducts lab testing and documents results.

Skills

Strong Creo user

Skilled in building complex surfaces

Mechanical Engineering background

Experience with injection-moulded parts

Problem-solving using first principles

Independent work

Education

Mechanical Engineering or product design background

Tools

CAD software

Rapid prototyping

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Engineer to join our innovative product development team in Cambridge. In this role, you'll 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.
• Specialises 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

• 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 preferred 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

• Inside IR35
• 6-month contract
• 45 Per hour
• Immediate start