Design And Development Engineer, Cambridge

Design & Development Engineer

Cambridge | Contract until end of 2026 | £476.90 per day

The Opportunity

An exciting contract opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design & Development Engineer to support the development of innovative drug delivery devices across a growing product pipeline.

You will play a key role in the design, analysis, and optimisation of high-volume medical devices, working from early prototype through to commercialisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical assessments of drug delivery devices, including:
• Tolerance analysis
• Functional and performance modelling
• FEA simulations
• Develop detailed component and system designs using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Produce engineering drawings from concept through to production tooling
• Support Design for Manufacture (DFM/DFMA) reviews to ensure efficient production
• Collaborate with suppliers to source and optimise components (e.g. moulded parts)
• Contribute to material selection and evaluation for device components
• Ensure compliance with internal Quality Management Systems
• Support investigation and reporting of technical issues, complaints, or adverse events

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience developing high-volume products, ideally within:
• Medical devices
• Drug delivery
• Regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Solid understanding of core engineering principles:
• Mechanics
• Kinematics
• Thermodynamics
• Materials science
• Experience with tolerance analysis and DFMA principles
• Knowledge of assembly processes and manufacturing techniques
• Familiarity with quality control and risk management in regulated environments
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Qualifications

• Degree, MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline