Mechanical Engineer

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Posted
14 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Solve engineering challenges in a supportive environment with good career prospects

This personable team work closely with industry leaders in MedTech and consumer health products. They seek a talented and enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer to join their development team. You will be playing an important role designing and developing prototypes and demonstrating solutions to current and potential clients.

You will have relevant commercial experience or a relevant PhD. You’ll be comfortable investigating problems and developing practical solutions with an eye on commercial requirements. Able to design, build and test your ideas, you will be as happy at a laboratory work bench as you would using computational modelling in the design of new products.

Requirements for this role:

* Demonstrable commercial project experience, ideally with medical devices or in a consultancy context

* Proven skills building prototypes and testing hardware

* An excellent academic history, including at least a 2:1 in Mechanical Engineering or similar subject, backed by impressive grades at A level and ideally a PhD

* Permanent eligibility to work in the UK, without time limit or constraint

There will be plenty of opportunities for career growth within this supportive team who prioritise career and personal development. They are based in modern and spacious buildings, on the edge of Cambridge.

Keywords: Cambridge, MedTech, Mechanical Engineer, Consultancy, Drug Delivery, Prototyping, Project Management, Product Development, Design for Manufacture.

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