Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Concept to Production

CIBSE Journal; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of mechanical products from concept through to manufacture, ensuring innovative, cost‑effective and production‑ready solutions.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will mentor junior engineers, drive CAD‑based design activities and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and procurement to deliver robust, compliant products.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or similar.
• Strong CAD experience and ability to deliver manufacturing‑ready designs.
• Understanding of materials, fabrication, machining, welding and assembly processes.
• Experience with engineering calculations, tolerancing and FEA.
• Experience designing for manufacture and cost efficiency.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings.
• Carry out engineering calculations, simulations and design validation.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and test prototypes to ensure performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, procurement and project teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Senior Mechanical Design

CAD design

Materials & manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Our client in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of mechanical products from concept through to manufacture, ensuring innovative, cost‑effective and production‑ready solutions.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will mentor junior engineers, drive CAD‑based design activities and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and procurement to deliver robust, compliant products.