Mechanical Development Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Development Engineer to join my client, a leading global business operating in Coding and Marking solutions, in Cambridgeshire.

The ideal Mechanical Development Engineer, based in Cambridgeshire, will report into the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical hardware solutions for the New Product Development (NPD) team. This is both a hands-on and theoretical role. Key responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop and build test equipment and test rigs to support validation and verification (V&V) activities.
• Define and document System Level Hardware Specifications, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
• Perform V&V testing, including system-level validation, prototyping, debugging, and performance modelling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Chemistry, and Software engineers, to drive product development and successful project delivery.
• Create detailed technical documentation, high-quality reports and comprehensive Test Plans.
• Participate and Contribute to FMEA's, Design Reviews and Product definitions.

The successful Mechanical Development Engineer, based in Cambridgeshire will have:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, Fluid Systems, System Integration, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo) for mechanical design, integrating mechanical components with broader hardware systems.
• Hands on Engineering Experience with mechanical manufacturing techniques and processes (Milling, Lathe… etc)

This role is based in Cambridgeshire on a hybrid basis (4 days at the office, 1 day at home).

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