Lead mechanical product development in Cambridge using SolidWorks, FEA, and hands-on prototyping from concept through production. This prospect is on-site with an established manufacturer.

The Mechanical Design Engineer supports an R&D; team and leads projects across design, testing, validation, and production. You will create mechanical and electromechanical designs, assess structural integrity, and develop engineering documentation. The work also includes manufacturability, quality, cost, and technical problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead product development from concept through production
- Create SolidWorks models, drawings, and engineering documentation
- Apply FEA to evaluate integrity, performance, and safety
- Plan prototype testing and resolve design issues




- Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering
- Five-plus years designing mechanical or electromechanical products
- Experience contributing significantly to commercial product development
- Strong SolidWorks, FEA, DFM, and FMEA experience
- Knowledge of tolerances, BOMs, and engineering documentation

Bring product leadership, SolidWorks expertise, FEA, and validation experience to Cambridge’s established manufacturing R&D; team.

📌 Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer (Cambridge)
🏢 Optalent
📍 Cambridge