Senior Mechanical Engineer

Introduction

We’re expanding and have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our mechanical and biomedical engineering department. We want to deepen and broaden the skills we already have in the group, and to add to its great culture. This role would suit someone in the early stages of their career, looking for a new challenge within an innovative company.

This team works predominantly across healthcare projects, and you will use your engineering skills at all stages of the development life-cycle, taking responsibility for design challenges and technical problems.

There is no deadline for this role, as we recruit on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled, we will close the advert. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What you’ll be doing

The majority of your time will be spent delivering exceptional mechanical engineering for our multi-national medical technology clients, understanding their requirements and communicating clearly and effectively. You will be hands-on in solving complex mechanical challenges, often alongside other disciplines, within supportive project teams.

You will work on projects across a range of healthcare sectors, including medical devices, drug delivery, surgical systems and diagnostics instruments. The technical challenges we tackle are ground-breaking, innovative and make a real difference to the landscape of medical technology.

You will guide aspects of the mechanical development and define technical solutions, using your experience to design systems and parts for manufacture by applying real-world knowledge. Your work is likely to include:

• First-principles engineering analysis
• Concept generation and the development of engineering designs
• Rapid prototyping
• Hands-on testing and experimentation, including the design and execution of test programmes
• Detailed design for manufacture and assembly, and liaising with suppliers
• Presenting results, both internally and to clients
• Preparing technical reports and producing high-quality documentation

Our culture encourages team members to take on the level of responsibility that suits them. You will have the opportunity to significantly develop your skills and career, learn from others and make a substantial impact on our projects.

We are keen to support the development of our employees, and as such offer an extensive in-house training program. As you advance within the organisation there will be plenty of opportunities for you to develop your technical skills and specialism, take on more leadership responsibilities and/or focus more on supporting the development of sales opportunities.

What you can bring

You’ll bring strong mechanical engineering ability and enthusiasm to the role. You will deliver high-quality work on client projects, to specification and to timelines. You will be responsible for delivering the tasks you’re assigned, and for defining tasks for yourself and often for others.

We’re looking for applicants who can demonstrate:

• An excellent undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related subject such as Biomedical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechatronics) or equivalent experience
• Design engineering industry experience, for example (but not limited to) high proficiency in CAD (e.g. SolidWorks), design analysis, structural analysis, rapid prototyping, technical drawings, design for manufacture and design for assembly
• A proven track record of working in a diverse team and of successful delivery
• A creative and analytical approach to problem-solving and concept generation
• Strong written and verbal communication

In addition, experience in any of the following would be advantageous (but is not essential):

• Experience in a consulting environment
• Experience in medical device development, or other regulated product development
• Familiarity with analysis tools such as Python/MATLAB, CFD and FEA
• An interest in applying engineering to the biomedical field

What we do

Cambridge Consultants is one of the world’s leading product development and technology consultancies, with a reputation for cutting-edge design, development and value creation for a global client base. We develop breakthrough technology for some of the most exciting companies on the planet. Our people, facilities and work make us unique. Our medical technology division develops some of the most novel products, with tangible and often life-changing benefits for users and patients.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy 10 more a year)
• Company bonus (profit share)
• Flexible working patterns and hybrid working
• Medical insurance and group income protection
• Employee assistance programme and mental health support group
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Sabbatical leave
• Travel insurance (business and leisure)
• Generous company pension plan
• Personalised career development and training plans
• Free breakfast and two-course lunch in the office every day
• Free onsite parking and we are close to public transport links
• A variety of events organised by our social committee, ranging from summer and Christmas parties to board game nights and socials at our own rooftop bar!

Why Cambridge Consultants?

At Cambridge Consultants, you'll contribute to radical, new-to-the-world innovation that transforms business, society and the planet. Joining our multidisciplinary teams means helping to turn bold ideas into reality, harnessing the power of deep tech to create products, services and experiences that have never existed before. Whether you're advancing technologies, shaping strategy, supporting operations or driving commercial growth, it's an opportunity to make a real impact and help create the future.