Mechanical Design Engineer, Waterbeach

Key Responsibilities

• Support design processes from the mechanical side, using engineering knowledge combined with tools such as DFMEA to ensure DFM/DFA is considered throughout the design phase

• Support mechanical workstreams within NPI projects, ensuring readiness for build and scale, and supporting the transition of products through to customer delivery Page 2 of 3

• Work alongside electrical and software engineers within the NPI team to design and develop electromechanical test jigs that optimise production throughput and ensure product quality

• Work alongside the manufacturing team to define and document mechanical build procedures, assembly instructions, and production workflows to establish repeatable manufacturing

• Provide a hands-on approach during NPI builds, supporting root cause investigation and resolution of mechanical failures or assembly issues within the engineering change process (ECN) framework

• Drive improvements in manufacturing readiness by identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline mechanical assembly processes and reduce build time

• Work alongside the quality department to support non-conformance investigations, and product quality improvements during NPI phases • Contribute to the development of the new NPI team’s standards and processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

• Experience with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks)

• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, GD&T and material selection

• Ability to create and evaluate 2D technical manufacturing drawings to BS8888

• Experience supporting products through prototype to production transition for low to medium volume products

• Experience creating technical documentation and releasing into a controlled change management system

• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, moulding, assemblies)

• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of assembly and testing of hand-held electromechanical devices within a lean manufacturing environment

• Experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or mechanical test equipment

• Experience with design and assembly of optical products

• Experience designing products to military standards

• Understanding of engineering change control and quality systems (ISO9001)

• Experience setting up and managing SOPs within a production environment

• Experience working in controlled cleanroom environments