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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 12 hours ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CB1 2JW

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Next‑Generation Medical Devices) 
 Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + Excellent Benefits Contact: Adam Mayne – (url removed) – (phone number removed)
   
 Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Opportunity
   
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fast‑growing, innovation‑led product development environment, working on complex, real‑world engineering challenges that genuinely improve people’s lives.
 You’ll play a key role in leading mechanical product development programmes from early concept through to manufacture, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and global manufacturing partners. This role offers genuine technical ownership, customer engagement, and the chance to influence both product direction and commercial success.
 This is a collaborative, high‑calibre engineering culture that values technical excellence, creativity, and professional development, with strong support for training, mentoring, and career progression.
   
 Responsibilities of Principal / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
  
Leading mechanical engineering activities across full product development programmes 
Providing technical leadership to multi‑disciplinary project teams 
Developing innovative mechanical design concepts to solve complex engineering problems 
Producing and reviewing detailed mechanical designs with strong consideration for DFM/DFA 
Building and testing proof‑of‑concept prototypes to validate and de‑risk designs 
Supporting transfer to manufacture, working with suppliers and contract manufacturing partners 
Presenting technical progress, risks, and timelines clearly to customers and stakeholders 
Contributing to business development by supporting proposals and client engagement  Requirements
  
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline 
Strong industry experience delivering mechanical product development projects 
Proven experience taking designs from concept through to manufacture 
Experience providing technical leadership and ownership within project teams 
Mechanical & Product Development Expertise 
SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD experience 
Hands‑on experience with practical prototyping, testing, and validation 
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier interaction 
Experience producing manufacturable mechanical designs 
Confident communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills 
Experience across the full product design lifecycle, including requirements, CAD, testing, and design transfer nice to have 
Experience with plastics and injection moulding beneficial 
Exposure to regulated product environments (e.g. ISO / FDA / medical devices) also a bonus

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