Mechanical Design Engineer

OpTalent is partnering with an established manufacturer in Cambridge to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer for its R&D team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead product development from concept through production, with hands-on involvement in mechanical design, prototyping, testing and validation.

• Lead product development projects from concept and detailed design through prototyping, testing, validation and production.
• Develop mechanical and electromechanical designs using Solid Works, including 3D models, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Apply FEA and engineering principles to assess structural integrity, performance and safety.
• Develop and execute prototype test plans, resolve design issues and support product validation.
• Apply DFM, FMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis and BOM development to improve manufacturability, quality and cost.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges, support product launches and improve existing designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical or electromechanical product design and development experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading or making a significant technical contribution to a commercial product development project, from design through testing and validation.
• Strong Solid Works and FEA experience, with knowledge of DFM, FMEA, tolerance stack-ups, BOMs and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to take ownership of deliverables and work across teams.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Employee benefits after three months.
• RRSP matching up to 2.5% after one year.
• On-site gym and company social events.