Senior Mechanical Systems Designer

2 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom SDL Solutions Limited Full time

SDL Solutions Limited is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team on an initial 12-month contract based in the South of Cambridge area.

Job Description
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for devising and communicating a product vision that meets the Functional Specification and leading a project team to turn this vision into reality.
  • They will form effective relationships with the Project Manager and work closely with the immediate project team to create and test prototypes and pre-production samples.
  • The candidate will analyze their own and the team's test data to make timely design decisions, designing consumable injection moulded plastic components and working with suppliers to ensure high quality, high margin design solutions.
  • They will lead design reviews to provide insight and direction to the engineering teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar from an established top-quartile University.
  • At least 7 years of experience in a relevant industry with a track record of working on complex systems – software, hardware, and electronics.
  • A broad-based knowledge of Electro-mechanical product development, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Sensor technology, and New Product Introduction processes.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • The successful candidate will have multiple granted patents for mechanisms or products using electro-mechanical technology.

Estimated Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum.



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