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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead product development projects from concept and detailed design through prototyping, testing, validation and production.

Develop mechanical and electromechanical designs using SolidWorks, 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.

Qualifications

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 SolidWorks 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 perks after three months.

RRSP matching up to 2.5% after one year.

On-site gym and company social events.

📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Cambridge)
🏢 Optalent
📍 Cambridge