Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) 

Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Role Overview:

Zenovo are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer products.

An ideal candidate will have at least 3-Years of Commercial Experience in a Product Development Environment, having been involved in taking Products through from Concept to Manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities:

Work with the wider engineering team (Electronics & Software) to develop and test new product concepts.
Create product designs, feasibility studies, and prototypes, improving them through testing and feedback.
Design reliable, manufacturable products that meet performance and compliance requirements.
Use 3D CAD, engineering drawings, and prototyping to develop practical design solutions.
Select suitable materials and manufacturing methods, including injection moulding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal.
Maintain accurate CAD models and engineering documentation.
Carry out engineering analyses such as tolerance studies, FMEA, DFSS, mould flow reviews, and FEA.
Apply DFM/DFA principles, create Bills of Materials, and support tooling and product approval activities.
Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to support production and resolve technical issues Experience Required:  

Mechanical Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, or HNC) with product development experience.
3+ years' experience developing electrical or electro-mechanical products.
Strong SolidWorks skills, including solid and surface modelling.
Experience with injection moulding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal design.
Knowledge of FEA and engineering simulation.
Experience with handheld consumer products is advantageous
Understanding of product manufacturing and standards is beneficial.
CFD, mould flow analysis, and supplier collaboration experience are desirable