Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JobTitle: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + 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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer products. An ideal candidate will have at least 5-Years of Commercial Experience in a Product Development Environment, having been involved in taking Products through from Concept to Manufacturing. They will also be capable of leading and mentoring junior engineers when needed. Job Responsibilities: • Develop new product concepts and prototypes with cross-functional engineering teams. • Create practical and manufacturable product designs. • Produce 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation. • Select materials and manufacturing processes for product development. • Design components for injection moulding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal fabrication. • Perform engineering analysis, testing, and design validation. • Apply DFM/DFA principles and manage BOMs and design data. • Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners throughout development. • Support tooling, production builds, and product launch activities. • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project delivery when required. Required Skills & Experience: • Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. • At least 5 years' experience in product design and development, ideally with electrical or electro-mechanical consumer products. • Strong 3D CAD skills, including surfacing and solid modelling. • Familiarity with SolidWorks • Understanding of taking electrical/electronic products from design through to manufacture. • Experience using PTC Creo and Windchill PDM is desirable but not essential • Experience designing products for demanding environments is an advantage.