Senior Mechanical Engineer

Zero Surplus
Cambridge
3 days ago
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Senior Mechanical EngineerWe're delighted to be working with an established, technology driven engineering firm, seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of advanced manufacturing equipment, used by leading research institutions and commercial organisations worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically innovative environment and play a key role in delivering complex, precision-engineered systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define integration requirements for new equipment, including mechanical and optical systems
  • Lead mechanical design, integration, and project coordination with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Design tooling and mechanical components to improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability
  • Establish and oversee acceptance testing to ensure performance requirements are achieved
  • Produce clear technical documentation and engineering records
  • Support and promote a safe and compliant engineering and manufacturing environment

Required Skills and Experience

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience within a high-tech industrial environment
  • Experience managing technical projects, including planning schedules, budgets, and resources
  • Strong mechanical design capability
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks and experience in electro-mechanical, thermo-mechanical, or opto-mechanical design
  • Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and requirements
  • Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD)
  • Fluent English, written and spoken

This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering systems, in a collaborative and innovation-driven technical environment. With planned and achievable career development within a growing high-technology sector, this role is ideal for anyone who is ready to take the next step in their engineering career.Zero Surplus is one of the UK's premier recruitment agencies, based just outside Cambridge our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across the South of England.

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