Mechanical Design Engineer

We are looking for an experienced, positive minded and goal driven Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 10 year experience to join our Engineering Team. To work in a multidisciplinary team to design products and ensure they go through the development cycle into production in a timely manner and with all the information required for continue manufacturability.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm (Hybrid working available upon successful onboarding)
Department: Engineering
Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting - First stage: 60-minute Teams interview; Second stage: Onsite 3-hour interview
What we would like you to do/ to see…
· Design products from conception to production release leading all activities of the design cycle
· To develop, assemble, test and evaluate theoretical designs following concurrence engineering approach
· Produce detailed specifications of the product from data analysis gathered from testing
· Brainstorm, discuss and review technical challenges with team members, sub-contractors, suppliers and manufacturing departments to find root cause and resolution to the problems
· Ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) is implemented in the design
· Ensure Design for Compliance is implemented in the design
· To make sure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating conditions
· Planning and overseeing the product development and ensure deadlines are met
· Working collaboratively with production to ensure complete knowledge transfer of products
· Support the more junior members of the team during peer reviews and problem solving
· Support cross-training of the entire team by sharing job knowledge

What is essential to us…
· Mechanical Engineering degree or similar
· 10+ years experience
· Extensive experience in product development with proven record of released products
· Experience with 3D and 2D modelling software, demonstrating a creative ability with attention to detail
· Experience of producing high quality manufacturing drawings containing full tolerance and detailed finishing specifications
· Strong grasp of materials selection for a wide range of mechanical assemblies
· Ability to multitask, time manage and work independently
· Support the drawing release process by checking and approving drawings and models to ensure quality is consistent and high, In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.
Where you will be working?

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.
And the benefits are?
Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays., Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.