We’re looking for an experienced, collaborative Mechanical CAD Designer to join our Mechanical Development Team, based in Cambridge. As part of our growing mechanical team, you will help to create, analyse and develop our state-of-the-art surgical instruments and robotic technology for laparoscopic surgery. 

You’ll be part of our ambitious, collaborative and multi-disciplinary medical device development team, designing and developing innovative and complex surgical instruments, consumables and electro-mechanical systems for robotic laparoscopic surgery. 

About CMR Surgical

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now.? Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.  

At CMR we’re pushing boundaries – enhancing immense human skill with technology to deliver the best surgical care which is why we’re proud to be the Official Medical Device Partner of ParalympicsGB, the team of elite athletes that challenge perceptions of what humans can achieve. The team that inspires us with their determination, their precision and control.  

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.  

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: 

• Create high quality Solidworks CAD models, engineering drawings and parts lists which meet exacting requirements for both high and low volume manufacture 
• As part of a truly multi-disciplinary product development team of mechanical, electronic, soft-ware and system test engineers, deliver project tasks within agreed timescales and budget from early stage design through to validation 
• Collaborate widely across teams to ensure that designs are delivered to the highest standard throughout the product development process. 

We’re a high growth company and as such roles change and evolve. We’d expect you to be willing to turn your hand to anything that helps the team deliver its objectives. 

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be: 

• A HND or degree in relevant engineering discipline and experience of working in a regulated industry with proven experience of delivering designs into manufacture within a structured product development process 
• Experience of creating and maintaining Solidworks CAD models and drawings  
• Extensive knowledge of modelling and detailing components for most or all of the below manufacturing processes:  

• • Precision machined components 
  • Injection moulding
  • MIM parts 
  • Sheet metal 
  • Complex assemblies 

• A great team player and as keen as we are to produce work to the highest possible standards. 

It would also be helpful if you have experience of some or all the below: 

• Geometric tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis and other engineering documentation to achieve high performance and reliability 
• Working with Solidworks PDM professional and systematic design release and change control processes 
• Maintaining designs though whole product lifecycle from concept through to V&V and transfer to manufacture
• Working within a regulated industry 
• Working with suppliers and manufacturers for DFx activities 
• Preparing designs for complex electromechanical systems, re-usable articulated surgical instruments and single use consumables. 

 At CMR we’re building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; what matters most to us is that you identify with our values and are passionate about making a difference so don’t be put off applying if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with this role.  

We’d particularly like to hear from applicants from underrepresented groups and we recognise everyone has individual personal circumstances, so we’re open to discussing hybrid / flexible working hours for this role. 

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare which covers pre-existing conditions, annual personal day for every employee to use however they wish and enhanced global parental leave pay.  

We recognise that everyone has a life outside of work and at times we can experience things which are significant and can impact on our working lives. We’ve just launched our Global Parental Leave and Health and Wellbeing leave supporting our colleagues going through the menopause, fertility cycles or pregnancy loss and those going through gender reassignment; allowing them time to look after    themselves and those close to them.   

CMR can support with travel reimbursement for in-person interviews, providing you live a certain distance from our offices/ sites or if you need a taxi for access needs. Please just get in touch with us      interviews@cmrsurgical.com if you have any questions about this, we’re happy to advise. 

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!