Mechanical Engineer R&D

Successful Cambridge Tech-company requires Mechanical Engineer to join a talented, industry leading team. You will have experience in supervising and mentoring junior team members and come from R&D, prototyping background.

Main Responsibilities

• Creation of new product concepts to maintain a commercial technical lead in miniature actuator technology
• Development of detailed designs which delivers the concept in a practical and scalable product
• Work with control and electronics engineers to ensure the product design is fully compatible with proprietary technology
• Responsibility for identifying and resolving issues with the product through prototype build and test cycles
• Collaboration with manufacturing partners in Asia and America

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• A 1st or 2.1 class from a top university in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Solid understanding of mechanical fundamentals including mechanism design, structural and dynamics analysis
• Experience of 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience of communicating, showing initiative, making decisions and arguing your point as a member of a team of highly skilled engineers.
• Ability to prioritise activities, balancing long and short-term objectives and finding efficient ways to solve problems.
• At least 2 years' experience in an engineering environment or a postgraduate post is desirable
• Good customer facing skills

If you are an engaged and engaging R&D Mechanical Engineer, this opportunity offers excellent rewards and career development prospects within a successful company with a global reach.