Mechanical Engineer
Main purpose of the job
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work within multi-disciplinary project teams on the development of medical devices. You will apply your mechanical engineering abilities and CAD skills to implement solutions to practical engineering challenges.
Type of work undertaken by the divison/group
The development of innovative medical devices and equipment from concept to prototype manufacture, often incorporating considerable technical challenges. The Medical Technology Division undertakes development projects in three focus areas:
- Clinical diagnostics and instrumentation
- Surgical products and medical systems
- Drug delivery devices
We combine highly creative lateral thinking with excellent technical skills and broad industry experience to form powerful development teams. Our work ranges from complete product developments to providing consulting services for our clients on their technology, strategy or development processes. Typical project examples for the diagnostic product development group include:
- Ultra low cost, high volume over-the-counter diagnostics tests
- Mid volume, point-of-care, bench-top devices
- Large complex, state of the art, extremely high sensitivity clinical analysers and life sciences instruments
Specific responsibilities
As a mechanical engineer you will be involved in concept generation, mechanical design, analysis of system architectures and liaison across other engineering disciplines. You will be responsible for the generation of concepts and layouts of systems in CAD, tolerance analysis of product designs and preparation of technical reports.
You will be responsible for analysing engineering problems and researching and contributing to design solutions. You will be comfortable presenting and explaining your work internally to the project team and externally to clients. You will be expected to work to the company quality standards and deliver work to the prescribed timelines and specifications. You will support sales work, when required, through research and project work.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial, regulatory and time constraints. This role provides the opportunity to work alongside Cambridge Consultant's high calibre engineers and scientists to build your skills and expertise in a diverse high technology environment.
Minimum requirements
To meet the demanding requirements for the role of mechanical engineer you will have an excellent degree in mechanical engineering.
You should be able to demonstrate flair and passion for engineering design and problem solving.
You will have some relevant practical experience, ideally having spent time in an engineering design environment. Exposure to the Medical Device industry would be an advantage.
Experience in 3D CAD, preferably Pro Engineer and Solid Works is required. An understanding of manufacturing techniques, assembly processes and material selection is also desirable.
Hands-on experience in mechanism design, stress analysis, mould flow analysis and other CAD analysis tools would also be beneficial.
Future prospects
Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees' careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.
Employment benefits
- Good salaries, based on merit and reviewed annually
- Bonus scheme in addition to basic salary
- Flexible working hours
- Excellent career development and training opportunities
- Free lunches and refreshments
- Private medical insurance and company sickness scheme
- Pension scheme including free life assurance
- 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays
- Assistance in relocation if applicable
- Active social committee
- Well equipped and pleasantly situated building on the Cambridge Science Park
- Above all, real responsibility for real business problems, with good career prospects based on merit
To apply, send your CV to: UKrecruitment@CambridgeConsultants.com