Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer | Cambridge | £45,000 This Mechanical Engineer role offers the chance to sit at the heart of New Product Introduction, bridging R&D and manufacturing within a technically advanced environment. If you’re a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who thrives on process improvement, precision, and ownership, this opportunity will keep you challenged and engaged. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will benefit from: 23 days holiday + bank holiday Pension and life insurance Social events Growing company with opportunity to progress As a Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Supporting mechanical design activities with a strong focus on DFM and DFA throughout NPI Leading mechanical workstreams to ensure products are ready for build, scale, and release Collaborating with electrical and software engineers on electromechanical test jigs and tooling Defining and documenting mechanical build procedures and assembly instructions Providing hands-on support during NPI builds, including root cause analysis and ECN activity As a Mechanical Engineer, your experience will include: A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline Strong 3D CAD capability, ideally using SolidWorks or similar A solid understanding of DFM, DFA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and material selection Experience transitioning products from prototype into low to medium volume production The ability to produce and interpret 2D manufacturing drawings to BS8888 standards If you’re ready to step into a Mechanical Engineer role where your work directly influences how products are built, scaled, and delivered, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh at Rubicon for more information