Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant, Cambridge

Mechanicaldesigndirectory; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanicaldesigndirectory is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant based in Cambridge to work on development projects in the healthcare and medical device industry. The role involves a combination of project management and hands-on technical work, ensuring innovative designs of medical devices are successfully delivered.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a solid track record in project management and technical leadership. Salary ranges from £30k to £45k per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering is required.
• Experience in healthcare/medical products or similar devices.
• A strong record of project management and technical lead delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in healthcare/medical device development.
• Deliver innovative designs of medical devices.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical or Production Engineering degree

Experience with healthcare/medical products

Project management experience

Robust design and development

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Pro E

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant, Cambridge

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Based in Cambridge Area.

Salary Negotiable (Including Benefits).

Role and Responsibilities

Working on a range of development projects in the healthcare/medical device industry. The role combines project management duties, entailing all responsibilities consistent with successfully delivering projects to meet client needs, with hands‑on technical work as a senior mechanical engineer or technical lead, responsible for the delivery of innovative and robust designs of medical devices.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering.
• Experience in healthcare/medical products or similar devices/products/instrumentation with complex moving parts and assemblies.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering development projects in project management and technical lead roles, heading and as part of multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in robust design and development of innovative products and devices; detailed design of components, mechanisms and assemblies for high‑volume manufacture.

Additional Desirable Skills

• 3D and 2D CAD (Solidworks or Pro E).
• Technical consultancy experience.
• Risk management.
• Medical device regulations.
• Business development.
• Mentoring and people development.

Personal Characteristics

• Structured and methodical problem‑solving with good analytical skills.
• Flexibility and a team player.
• Ideally project management experience.
• Ability to liaise with colleagues, clients and subcontractors at technical and non‑technical levels.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Permanent.
• Location: Cambridge.
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Duration: Open.
• Salary: £30k - £45k pa + Benefits.