Cambridge Design Partnership is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer II to join our growing US team.

This role is suited to an early-career engineer with around 2-5 years of relevant experience who is ready to take ownership of defined engineering workstreams, contribute to multidisciplinary product development projects, and continue building the skills needed to become a rounded product development consultant.

You will work across sectors including medtech, life sciences, drug delivery and consumer. Projects may span early concept generation, prototyping, engineering development, testing, design for manufacture, and transfer into production.

We are looking for someone who can combine strong mechanical design fundamentals with practical hands-on engineering, clear communication, and the ability to work well with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Regular on-site presence is required, with a minimum expectation of three days per week in the office.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Develop mechanical design solutions for new products, subsystems, mechanisms, assemblies, test rigs, and prototypes
Create robust 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, tolerance schemes, and technical documentation
Apply sound engineering judgement to balance performance, usability, manufacturability, reliability, cost, and schedule
Support concept development, feasibility studies, prototyping, design iteration, and engineering verification activities
Apply DFM/DFA principles to develop practical designs that can be manufactured, assembled, tested, and scaled
Contribute to the selection of materials, components, manufacturing processes, and suppliers
Identify and resolve technical issues through analysis, prototyping, testing, and structured problem solving

Project Contribution and Ownership

Take ownership of defined work packages within larger product development programs
Plan and manage your own workload, communicate progress clearly, and flag risks or issues early
Support project documentation, design reviews, risk management activities, and technical decision-making

Prototyping, Testing, and Build Support

Support hands-on prototype builds, test setup, troubleshooting, and design iteration
Develop practical test fixtures, assembly aids, and experimental rigs where needed
Capture test results, summarize findings, and use evidence to guide design decisions
Work with internal workshops, external suppliers, and manufacturing partners to produce parts and assemblies

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

Support sales efforts by writing proposals, defining budgets, and scoping work packages
Communicate technical work clearly to internal teams and, where appropriate, external clients
Present design concepts, engineering rationale, test findings, and recommendations in a clear and professional way
Build confidence in working directly with clients while being supported by more senior team members

Requirements

Skills and Attributes

Strong 3D CAD capability, SolidWorks preferred
Good understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, including materials, manufacturing processes, tolerance analysis, mechanisms, sealing, fastening, assembly, and reliability
Practical understanding of common manufacturing processes such as machining, injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, casting, extrusion, and assembly processes
Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and design iteration
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Good organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks

Experience And Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Typically 2-5 years of relevant experience in product development, mechanical design, engineering consultancy, medical devices, or a related field

Benefits

We're an employee‑owned innovation partner with a growing US team in Raleigh, NC, part of the Research Triangle. We bring ideas to life-from insight to engineering to pilot manufacture—across consumer and healthcare.

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