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Mechanical Design Engineer - Life Sciences

Job in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1, England, UK
Listing for: Manpower UK Ltd
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50 GBP Hourly GBP 50.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer  - Life Sciences
Role:
Mechanical Design Engineer
Duration: 12 months

Location:

Stevenage, SG1 2BP
(on-site 2-3 days per-week)
Rate:
Up to £50/hour (Umbrella)

Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Stevenage on a 12-month contract. This role will focus on the design and development of advanced hardware solutions for next-generation bioprocessing technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead hardware development projects, including new product features and assembly processes.

Produce design specifications, drawings, prototypes, testing plans, and technical reports.

Collaborate with suppliers on prototypes and pre-production builds, supporting transfer into manufacturing.

Conduct laboratory testing to support design validation, verification, and troubleshooting.

Utilise CAD software and prototyping methods including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection moulding.

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering (2:1 or above) or similar.

3+ years' experience in mechanical engineering within R&D environments.

Strong background in component design for processes such as machining, sheet metalwork, and injection moulding.

Proficiency with 3D CAD packages.

Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.

Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of cutting-edge life sciences hardware
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