Mechanical Engineer - NPI / Manufacturing in Cambridge

Job Description

A Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer (Junior to Mid level) with industrial experience relating to production engineering, will join the new NPI team of an award-winning High-Tech company. You’ll bring 2D & 3D CAD skills, a good understanding of DFM/DFA and experience of mechanical manufacturing methods particularly for small mechanisms.

In this Junior to Mid-level Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer role, reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, you will contribute to NPI projects undertaking a range of tasks such as:

• Supporting the transfer of products from R&D into engineering and manufacturing whilst ensuring mechanical designs are suitable for production through DFM/DFA reviews.
• Design and develop mechanical assembly fixtures, test jigs and tooling.
• Supporting Continuous improvement and manufacturing optimization.
• Providing hands-on engineering support when mechanical issues arise in production.
• Acting as mechanical interface between R&D, production, quality and operations.

Your skills and experience should include:

• 1st / 2.1 Bachelors / Masters Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Experience working within a production / manufacturing engineering or mechanical design role with a focus on small mechanisms for production.
• 3D CAD skills such as SolidWorks and ability to create 2D drawings.
• Good understanding of mechanical manufacturing methods such as machining, sheet metal, injection moulding, assemblies.
• Knowledge of DFM / DFA, tolerance analysis, GD&T and material selection.

If you are passionate about all aspects of Engineering and are seeking a new challenge to broaden your technical skills and experience; you can become part of the dedicated NPI team supporting development of a cutting-edge range of imaging products.

Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK. This role is fully office based.