Summary: an excellent high-tech opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with the potential for managing a design team.

Due to expansion, our client is seeking a talented, Senior Mechanical Engineer with relevant experience in precision movement systems to work on their high-value products.

You will become the lead provider of innovative and cost-effective mechanical design solutions within the company.

You will have a good degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant commercial experience, with project management skills. You will be credible in front of customers and have the technical competence to provide leadership in the area of mechanical engineering, including industry standards, techniques and technology.

Personally you should be an innovative, self-motivated, analytical, well-organised individual. Of course, you will be a team player and someone who gets satisfaction from delivering design excellence.

Ideally you will have knowledge of: UHV, thermal analysis, control systems, 3D CAD.

This is a first-rate opportunity to develop your career with an innovative and growing company.

A competitive salary will be available for the right candidate.

Keywords: Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Engineer, high precision movement, vacuum, project management, Oxfordshire

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Summary: Mechanical Design Engineer wanted, to join world-leading instrumentation company. Cambridge, to £38k basic + excellent benefits package.

Due to expansion, our client is seeking a top Mechanical Engineer to work on the design of their cutting-edge opto-electronic products.

Your role will involve the design of efficient low cost optical and mechanical assemblies using moulding or casting technologies, employing appropriate CAD tools, and following DFMA disciplines. Some knowledge of the design of optical systems will be required.

You'll need a solid background in mechanical design, with experience of optical product development and good mathematical and computing abilities. You'll be degree qualified in Mech Eng or Physics, and an experienced user of AutoCAD (SolidWorks would be a distinct advantage.)

For this role, significant experience in the design of moulded plastic assemblies with high tolerances and good mechanical properties is required, along with use of design assessment and risk management tools such as FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis.

Ideally you will have some experience in some of the following areas:
- scientific instrumentation
- project management
- material compatibility and testing
- Six Sigma tools

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good problem solving skills, attention to detail, and good communication & teamworking skills.

As an employee you will receive a competitive basic salary and an excellent benefits package, including bonus.

Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, mechanical engineering, DFMA, CAD, AutoCAD, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Cambridge.

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With this high-tech company who are world leaders in their field.

Due to expansion, our client is urgently seeking a talented, degree qualified Mechanical Design Engineer.

Your role will be to create mechanical components and sub-systems for new products in addition to maintaining existing product data. As part of a product development project team, your work will include:

- Undertake detailed specification and design of mechanical sub-systems and components
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings of mechanical components
- Maintain a sound theoretical approach to design by ensuring that relevant calculations or simulations are performed
- Identify components and sub-assemblies that can be reused across other products, modifying items and specifications where appropriate and developing tests to ensure full compatibility

You'll have significant commercial experience in industrial equipment design including one or more of the following: precision mechanism design, pressure die casting or rapid prototyping. You will have comprehensive 2D and 3D CAD proficiency, preferably using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, and a thorough knowledge of high quality design procedures.

You'll take a flexible and innovative approach to problem solving and have the creativity, drive and energy to achieve your goals.

In return you'll receive an excellent benefits package and have the chance to develop your skills in a high-tech environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a top Engineer!

Keywords: mechanical engineer, mechanical engineering, precision mechanisms, pressure die casting, rapid prototyping, 3D, 2D, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, high-tech, Cambridge, to 35k

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Our client is an expanding, highly professional and award-winning technical consultancy developing state of the art new products. They offer a stimulating work environment in an exceptional location close to Cambridge, with excellent benefits and career development prospects.

Due to growth, they are now seeking a Consultant Mechanical Engineer.

Working within our client's multidisciplinary teams on major development projects, you will be responsible for developing mechanical designs for a range of products and processes in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors. Your challenge is to solve some of the most intractable of problems. In return your ingenuity will be rewarded with the satisfaction of seeing your ground-breaking new creations launched in the market, making a real difference.

Requirements:

- 1st or 2:1 degree in Mechanical Engineering from a leading university
- Strong technical abilities in many of the following areas: Concept generation; Mechanism design; Materials selection; Analysis of static, dynamic, fluid of thermodynamic systems; Design for high and low volume manufacturing; 3D CAD
- Evidence of project leadership and presentation skills
- At least 5 years experience in one of the following commercial environments: technical / design consultancy; technology start-up; new product development department
- Strong drive to rapidly absorb and develop further technical, project leadership, and sales skills

Keywords: mechanical engineer, mechanical engineering, consultant, Cambridge, £excellent

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Summary: Good graduate Mechanical Engineer with some commercial experience needed by top robotics company, North Herts, to £30k.

This key role is to assist in the hardware development of complex automated systems containing hardware, electronics and software for pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications world-wide. You will be a key member of a small team of mechanical engineers and designers to help ensure that the hardware design’s quality, time and cost targets are met.

With at least a 2:1 degree or above in Mechanical or Systems Engineering with a strong mechanical bias, you will also have an interest in robotics/automation/control systems; an understanding of electrical design and control systems; and an interest in mechanical and system design.

This is an outstanding opportunity to extend your career in this technically challenging environment.

Keywords: Mechanical, 2.1, 1st, PhD, robotics, control, automation, Hertfordshire, Cambridge.

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Summary: High calibre, experienced Mechanical Engineer sought by growing consultancy, Cambridge, to £60k

This growing consultancy seeks a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to work as a consultant on a wide range of projects in microfluidics, optics, micro-mechanical devices and products such as medical diagnostics, fuel cells, displays and sensors, for a range of markets from healthcare to consumer products. You will have excellent mechanical engineering skills to lead demanding development projects and build new business to join their team. You will have first class technical and communication skills, experience at leading large multidisciplinary projects and an interest in and aptitude for developing business.

You must have 1st or 2.1 degree from leading institute; a track record of commercialising complex mechanical systems or technology in an industrial setting and delivering technology-based projects against challenging timelines and product requirements; excellent market awareness and capability to develop new market opportunities for technology; and very good communication and team skills including leading multi-disciplinary science and engineering teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in this highly challenging environment.

Keywords: Mechanical, 1st, 2.1, Consultant, Cambridge.

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Summary: An excellent opportunity to join a high-powered technical consultancy with an interesting variety of work.

With this small but growing technical consultancy based near Cambridge.

Our client is a young product design and development consultancy doing ground-breaking work in a range of industries. Due to expansion, they are looking for a very bright Mechanical Engineer to join their group.

To be successful, you will be able to lead or contribute to multi-disciplinary teams working in a wide range of technical disciplines. You must be self-motivated, comfortable in a client-facing environment and extremely adaptable. You'll have a good degree (2.1 or 1st Class Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from a top university, and excellent communication skills.

You can show the ability to deliver demanding projects to high quality, on time and on budget, and strong creativity coupled with an analytical and enquiring mind.

A variety of level of experience will be considered, from recent graduate to applicants experienced within another technical consultancy or in the energy, healthcare, consumer or high-tech industrial sectors.

In return, our client offers a good salary and benefits, as well as a very pleasant working environment.

Key words: mechanical engineer, mechanical engineering, mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, control engineering, structures, design for manufacture, DfM, consultancy, energy, healthcare, consumer, industrial, team leading, Cambridgeshire

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Summary: Extensive experience in project led mechanical engineering design, North Herts, to £excellent.

Our client is a world leader in the design, development and implementation of advanced automation systems for the life science research industry. They are looking for your experience and talent as a mechanical engineer to solve complex problems by utilising your strong design and development skills. They need your innovation and ingenuity to help develop unique, enabling technologies for a variety of bioscience applications. Their products cover a wide range of bioscience challenges.

Whilst your prime aim is to provide engineering excellence, the key components of the role are:

· Understanding customer requirements: You will work closely with potential customers and their business development team to define their needs for a particular system development.
· Developing potential solutions: You will develop conceptual solutions to meet customer needs whilst working closely with key stakeholders.
· Leading small multi-disciplinary teams: You will lead from the front, working within quality, time and cost targets.
· Installing and commissioning: You will have the opportunity to follow through all the way from initial design to the final commission on site.

You must have proven extensive experience in a project led engineering design environment, coupled with at least a 2:1 degree in Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering from a top university, with a strong mechanical bias. You can easily draw on your experience of conceptualising, developing and commercialising complex systems or scientific instruments for low-medium volume manufacture containing hardware, electronics and software. You understand robotics, materials handling, mechanisms and ideally plastic moulded components. In addition, you are commercially astute, a good team player and an effective leader.

Keywords: Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Instruments, Automation, Control, Robotics, Team Leading, Hertfordshire, Cambridge.

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As part of a multi-disciplined team and a modern Engineering department, this role involves the continuous improvement of their world leading products through leading-edge mechanical engineering. You will be expected to contribute state of the art mechanical engineering technology into continuous improvement and engineering development projects, to ensure their systems remain at the forefront of technology.

Objectives and Responsibilities:
· Mechanical engineering and development of bespoke special purpose scientific equipment.
· Under the guidance of senior engineers you will provide input to technology projects focussed on improving and advancing mechanical designs, processes and systems.

Qualifications and Experience:
· Engineering degree in a mechanical discipline
· Good project skills, able to prioritise and coordinate activities.
· Good communication skills and leadership potential.
· 3D CAD design experience (Pro-E Wildfire preferred)
· Microsoft office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
· Experience in material science would be beneficial.
· Experience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems, automation an advantage.
· Professional registration with a relevant Engineering body encouraged and preferred.
· Experience of ERP systems (SAP)

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Our client is looking to recruit an innovative and proactive Mechanical Engineer, to become involved in a range of projects.

Products are designed for a range of industries including medical devices and consumer products. Typically these products involve complex design issues, as a highly optimised solution is required containing complex electro-mechanical systems.

Essential Experience & Skills:

Your skills will include some, or all, of the following:

· Significant mechanical design experience to include the development of new products, ideally gained within a consultancy or commercial environment;
· Innovative and complex mechanical systems, manufacturing processes and analytical problem solving capability;
· Experience of working in a multi-skilled environment (i.e. developing electro-mechanical products);
· Team leading experience, involving guiding and planning team member’s activities;
· Experience of managing projects to tight budgets and timescales;
· Strong interpersonal and communications skills – confident and capable in a client facing role.

Preferred Skills:

The candidate should have:
· Knowledge of transfer to manufacture, manufacture process, medical device regulations, FDA submissions, type testing;
· Exposure to medical device development process;
· Risk assessment/risk management;
· CAD design experience (e.g. Solidworks);
· Analytical skills experience (e.g. FEA, moldflow, COMSOL);
· Have an ambition to learn challenging new skills and technologies and enjoy learning “on the job”.

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