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Mechanical Engineer

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Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Milton, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to join a specialist product design and engineering consultancy operating within the medical technology and regulated product development sector.

The organisation delivers end-to-end engineering solutions across medical devices and diagnostic technologies, supporting projects from early-stage concept development through to prototyping, testing and preparation for manufacture. Work spans single-use consumables through to complex electromechanical systems, with a strong emphasis on practical engineering, innovation and real-world product development.

This is a collaborative engineering environment where engineers work closely within multidisciplinary teams, supported by experienced senior engineers and project leads. The role offers strong exposure to hands-on development work, client interaction and the full product lifecycle.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for contributing to innovative engineering solutions, building and testing prototypes, and developing detailed mechanical designs for manufacture.

Main Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer (Cambridge - Hybrid):

Understand technical problems and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions
Contribute to concept development and mechanical design activities across multiple projects
Produce detailed mechanical designs with consideration for design for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA)
Build proof-of-principle prototypes and test rigs within a laboratory environment
Carry out hands-on testing to validate and refine engineering solutions
Work collaboratively with electronics, industrial design and other engineering disciplines to develop complete product solutions
Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams and clients
Support project planning and task tracking within engineering project teams
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and product development approaches

Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer (Cambridge - Hybrid):

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering/scientific discipline (minimum 2:1 preferred)
At least 3 years' experience in a commercial engineering or product development environment, or equivalent postgraduate qualification (e.G. PhD)
Strong ability to analyse problems and develop practical engineering solutions
Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Experience working on engineering design projects from concept through to prototype
Willingness to work on-site in Cambridge with occasional travel to clients or manufacturing partners
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)Desirable:

Experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Experience within the medical device or regulated engineering sectors
Exposure to plastics, injection moulding or manufacturing processes

To apply for this Mechanical Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana: (url removed)

(phone number removed)

Reference: 225271326

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Mechanical Engineer

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Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library

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Milton, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to join a specialist product design and engineering consultancy operating within the medical technology and regulated product development sector.

The organisation delivers end-to-end engineering solutions across medical devices and diagnostic technologies, supporting projects from early-stage concept development through to prototyping, testing and preparation for manufacture. Work spans single-use consumables through to complex electromechanical systems, with a strong emphasis on practical engineering, innovation and real-world product development.

This is a collaborative engineering environment where engineers work closely within multidisciplinary teams, supported by experienced senior engineers and project leads. The role offers strong exposure to hands-on development work, client interaction and the full product lifecycle.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for contributing to innovative engineering solutions, building and testing prototypes, and developing detailed mechanical designs for manufacture.

Main Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer (Cambridge - Hybrid):

Understand technical problems and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions
Contribute to concept development and mechanical design activities across multiple projects
Produce detailed mechanical designs with consideration for design for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA)
Build proof-of-principle prototypes and test rigs within a laboratory environment
Carry out hands-on testing to validate and refine engineering solutions
Work collaboratively with electronics, industrial design and other engineering disciplines to develop complete product solutions
Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams and clients
Support project planning and task tracking within engineering project teams
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and product development approaches

Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer (Cambridge - Hybrid):

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering/scientific discipline (minimum 2:1 preferred)
At least 3 years' experience in a commercial engineering or product development environment, or equivalent postgraduate qualification (e.G. PhD)
Strong ability to analyse problems and develop practical engineering solutions
Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Experience working on engineering design projects from concept through to prototype
Willingness to work on-site in Cambridge with occasional travel to clients or manufacturing partners
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)Desirable:

Experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Experience within the medical device or regulated engineering sectors
Exposure to plastics, injection moulding or manufacturing processes

To apply for this Mechanical Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana: (url removed)

(phone number removed)
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Reference: 225271326

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