Senior Design Engineer

  • Professional Technical Ltd
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Oct 09, 2025
Contractor Engineering

Job Description

We're looking for a talented and experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our innovative product development team in Cambridge. In this role, you'll lead the design and development of complex mechanical components and systems - from concept through to production - with a strong focus on high-precision, high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities for the Senior Design Engineer:

  • Plans and tracks activities to meet project deadlines.
  • Designs plastic injection-moulded products and test equipment using CAD.
  • Capable of designing mechanical mechanisms.
  • Expert in industrial design and surface modelling for concept development.
  • Specialises in design for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Conducts lab testing and documents results.
  • Prepares and reviews design specs, validation documents, and test protocols.
  • Applies industry standards and regulatory guidance (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820.30).
  • Performs risk analysis (FMEA) and tolerance analysis (TAN).
  • Collaborates with external suppliers for parts and services.

Requirements for the Senior Design Engineer

  • Strong Creo user with expertise in advanced surfacing.
  • Skilled in building complex surfaces from industrial design (ID) models.
  • Mechanical Engineering or product design background.
  • Extensive experience with injection-moulded parts.
  • Medical device design experience preferred but not essential.
  • Proficient in rapid prototyping.
  • Solves complex problems using first principles and diverse information sources.
  • Works independently with minimal guidance.
  • Supports and mentors less experienced colleagues.
  • Leads small projects in collaboration with Programme Management.

Salary and benefits for the Senior Design Engineer

  • Inside IR35
  • 6-month contract
  • 45 Per hour
  • Immediate start