Senior Mechanical Engineer

Roc Search GmbH; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Cambridge seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to develop advanced imaging and inspection systems. You will design and prototype mechanical components, collaborate with teams, and maintain documentation. Applicants should have over 8 years of mechanical design experience, strong SolidWorks skills, and a minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering. The offer includes a competitive salary, flexible hours, and free transport from Cambridge North Railway Station.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working hours

Free transport link from Cambridge North Railway Station

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in mechanical design or product development.
• Experience with mechanism design and stress calculations.
• Knowledge in optics, electronics, or CE marking is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype mechanical components and sub assemblies.
• Collaborate with scientists, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain BOMs, drawings, and engineering documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks skills

Mechanical design experience

Confident communication

Education

Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Good Evening,

I'm currently searching for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Cambridge–based technology company developing advanced imaging and inspection systems used across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, and energy storage. This is a hands on, design focused role where you'll work on the mechanical design and development of precision components and assemblies, supporting both R&D and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prototype mechanical components and sub assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with scientists, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to refine designs.
• Maintain BOMs, drawings, and revision control documentation.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles and manage engineering changes.

About You

• 8+ years' experience in mechanical design or product development.
• Strong SolidWorks skills (sheet metal, solid body, technical drawings).
• Experience with mechanism design (ball screws, kinematic mounts) and stress calculations.
• Confident communicator across technical and cross functional teams.

Desirable: Knowledge of optics, electronics, or CE marking; prototyping experience (machining, 3D printing, soldering). Education: Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering.

The Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and collaborative culture.
• Free transport link from Cambridge North Railway Station.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

If you are interested in this vacancy, please attach your updated CV and I'll be in touch.