Mechanical Design Engineer

JobTitle: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future. Role Overview: Zenovo are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer products. An ideal candidate will have at least 3-Years of Commercial Experience in a Product Development Environment, having been involved in taking Products through from Concept to Manufacturing. Job Responsibilities: • Work with the wider engineering team (Electronics & Software) to develop and test new product concepts. • Create product designs, feasibility studies, and prototypes, improving them through testing and feedback. • Design reliable, manufacturable products that meet performance and compliance requirements. • Use 3D CAD, engineering drawings, and prototyping to develop practical design solutions. • Select suitable materials and manufacturing methods, including injection moulding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal. • Maintain accurate CAD models and engineering documentation. • Carry out engineering analyses such as tolerance studies, FMEA, DFSS, mould flow reviews, and FEA. • Apply DFM/DFA principles, create Bills of Materials, and support tooling and product approval activities. • Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to support production and resolve technical issues Experience Required: • Mechanical Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, or HNC) with product development experience. • 3+ years' experience developing electrical or electro-mechanical products. • Strong SolidWorks skills, including solid and surface modelling. • Experience with injection moulding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal design. • Knowledge of FEA and engineering simulation. • Experience with handheld consumer products is advantageous • Understanding of product manufacturing and standards is beneficial. • CFD, mould flow analysis, and supplier collaboration experience are desirable.