Mechanical Design Engineer-722

**What is the job?**
We are currently looking for a critical thinking, efficient and reliable individual to join us as an integral part of our Engineering Team. You will design products and ensure they go through the development cycle into production in a timely manner and with all the information required for continued manufacturability.

**Working Hours**: Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 4.30pm (Hybrid Working Available)

**What is essential to us**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience or qualifications - 5 years desirable
- Experience in product development with proven record of released products
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary project team to drive projects through to completion
- An understanding of machinery directive safety legislation and compliance regulations
- Experience with 3D and 2D modelling software, demonstrating a creative ability with attention to detail
- Experience of producing high quality manufacturing drawings containing full tolerance and detailed finishing specifications
- Experience with precision component design to micron level tolerances
- Strong grasp of materials selection for a wide range of mechanical assemblies
- Ability to multitask, time manage and work independently
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

**Who we are?**

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 13 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

**Where you will be working?**

It’s a hybrid role, working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford, Ely as well as your home. Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.

**Requirements**:
What we would like you to do/ to see
- Design and improve mechanical mechanisms for precision motion control and vibration isolation systems
- To develop, assemble, test and evaluate theoretical designs following concurrence engineering approach
- Produce detailed specifications of the product from data analysis gathered from testing
- Brainstorm, discuss and review technical challenges with team members, sub-contractors, suppliers and manufacturing departments to find root cause and resolution to the problems
- Ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) is implemented in the design
- Ensure Design for Compliance is implemented in the design
- To make sure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating conditions
- Planning and overseeing the product development and ensure deadlines are met

**What will you get?**

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

**And the benefits are?**

Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

**Job Reference**: THOR-VC-722

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We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position._**

**Benefits**
- Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.