Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer: Complex Problem Solver

Cambridge Consultants Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants Ltd is seeking a senior mechanical systems engineer to lead the mechanical engineering team on projects spanning automation, heating/cooling, product design, and challenging environments. You will define stakeholder needs, own system-level documentation, and guide cross-disciplinary teams to deliver breakthrough solutions.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical systems, hardware development, and CAD.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject.
• Ability to design original yet pragmatic solutions and communicate ideas to colleagues and clients.
• Strong grasp of systems engineering and ability to apply to real-world applications.
• Record of hardware development and testing performance.
• Experience with CAD and design for manufacture; other technical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients, define stakeholder needs, and report results.
• Own system-level documentation and requirement sets.
• Scoping standards and regulations for advanced products.
• Lead concept generation and problem-solving workshops.
• Evaluate ideas using modelling, simulation, or experimental data.
• Prepare detailed designs from system to component level.
• Test designs to meet client and end-user needs.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Hardware development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Cambridge Consultants Ltd is seeking a senior mechanical systems engineer to lead the mechanical engineering team on projects spanning automation, heating/cooling, product design, and challenging environments. You will define stakeholder needs, own system-level documentation, and guide cross-disciplinary teams to deliver breakthrough solutions.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical systems, hardware development, and CAD.