Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Lead Product Design

Six Ventures Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Ventures Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical products from concept through to manufacture. You will drive the design process, validate concepts, and ensure production readiness within a collaborative engineering team.

You will work with manufacturing, quality and project teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions while mentoring junior engineers and promoting continuous improvement in a growing

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
• Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or similar experience required.
• Strong CAD experience and ability to produce manufacturing-ready designs.
• Knowledge of materials, fabrication, machining, welding and assembly processes.
• Experience with engineering calculations, tolerancing and FEA.
• Experience designing products for manufacture and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical drawings.
• Carry out engineering calculations, simulations and design validation activities.
• Select suitable materials and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and test prototypes to ensure performance, durability and compliance.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, procurement and project teams.
• Improve existing products to enhance performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Ensure designs meet relevant engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support technical problem-solving and root cause investigations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance where required.

Skills

CAD design

Team leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Prototype testing

Materials & manufacturing

FEM/FEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Six Ventures Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical products from concept through to manufacture. You will drive the design process, validate concepts, and ensure production readiness within a collaborative engineering team.

You will work with manufacturing, quality and project teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions while mentoring junior engineers and promoting continuous improvement in a growing