Location: Newmarket (CB8)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4pm Friday
Salary: 45000 - 65000
Job Reference: 35668
Polytec are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design for new product development for our client based at Newmarket. We are seeking a creative and innovative designer to provide expert technical guidance to the mechanical design team and maintain a high-quality technical output on time and to cost.
Responsibilities:
* Producing detailed designs using 3D CAD and use of FEA tools to simulate mechanical behaviour
* Overseeing hands-on fabrication and testing of prototypes, validating design performance and functionality
* Undertaking tolerance analysis of designs including GD and T
* Working to appropriate standards (BS8888 and ISO standards)
* Producing documentation to support development of products and acting as Lead Engineer on projects and bids when required
Requirements:
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
* 5+ years' experience in product design, development and engineering to support manufacture in medium to high volumes
* Experience developing mechanical design solutions through entire product life cycle using 3D CAD packages (ideally SolidWorks)
* Broad knowledge of component manufacturing processes and techniques, materials, treatments and finishes and their environmental implications
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact with peers and stakeholders in a variety of formats (e.g. via technical reports and presentations)
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Polytec Personnel Ltd
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Cheveley, Cambridgeshire CB8, England

£45,000 - £65,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Polytec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent position in Newmarket (CB8) with a salary range of £45,000 to £65,000.
- The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in product design and development.
- The successful candidate will lead mechanical design for new product development, utilizing 3D CAD and FEA tools for simulations.
- Responsibilities include overseeing prototype fabrication and testing, conducting tolerance analysis, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with peers and stakeholders, along with a broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.