Senior Mechanical Design Lead – From Concept to Production

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical development from concept to manufacture. You will create production-ready 3D models and drawings, perform analyses, select materials, and prototype for validation.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality and procurement, mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with standards. The role is based in Cambridge and offers technical leadership within a growing engineering team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong CAD experience with manufacturing-ready designs.
• Solid understanding of materials, fabrication, machining, welding and assembly.
• Knowledge of engineering calculations, tolerancing and FEA.
• Experience designing products for manufacture and cost efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to lead design activities across multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Skills

Lead design projects

3D CAD modelling

Engineering calculations

Materials selection

Prototype development

Cross-functional collaboration

Product improvement

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical development from concept to manufacture. You will create production-ready 3D models and drawings, perform analyses, select materials, and prototype for validation.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality and procurement, mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with standards. The role is based in Cambridge and offers technical leadership within a growing engineering team.