Mechanical Design Engineer - Cambridge

My client are a leading company in thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality systems. The technologies are used by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70 countries. They design and build products in-house, creating solutions that work in the toughest environments.

They are creating a new Production Engineering team to move products from development into scalable manufacturing. They are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help make sure our products are easy to manufacture, assemble, and test, while improving efficiency and quality.

What you will do - Mechanical Design Engineer - Cambridge

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Support the transfer of products from R&D into manufacturing

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Ensure mechanical designs are ready for production

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Design assembly fixtures, test jigs, tooling, and production equipment

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Create clear build instructions and workflows

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Improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and repeatability

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Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions

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Work with R&D, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers

What we are looking for - ​​​​​​​Mechanical Design Engineer - Cambridge

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Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field

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Experience in production or manufacturing engineering, or mechanical design

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Knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks

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Understanding of mechanical manufacturing methods including machining, sheet metal, injection moulding, and assemblies

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Experience designing jigs, fixtures, or test equipment

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Strong problem-solving and documentation skills

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Able to work across teams in a fast-moving environment

Desirable - ​​​​​​​Mechanical Design Engineer - Cambridge

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Experience supporting new product introduction from prototype to volume manufacture

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Knowledge of lean manufacturing and design for manufacture principles

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Experience with ruggedised products, thermal imaging, or electronics packaging

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Understanding of engineering change control and ISO9001