Mechanical Design Engineer

Zenovo

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.
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