CAD Technician / Designer – Exciting Opportunity with a Market-Leading Manufacturer within their design and estimating team.
Location: OX49 5PU
I’m hiring on behalf of a cutting-edge, market-leading construction products manufacturing company known for its innovation in design and production. Due to continued growth, they're offering a fantastic opportunity for a CAD Technician, CAD Designer, Technical Designer, Design CAD Engineer, or Draughtsperson to join their high-performing design and estimating team.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in architecture, construction, the built environment, civil engineering, product, or mechanical design.
What’s in it for you as a CAD Technician
Basic salary - £35k per annum
Hybrid and home working opportunities, plus flexible start and finish times
Employee benefits program
33 days holiday per annum
Personal and career development opportunities
Location – OX49
What we're looking for is a CAD Technician, CAD Designer, Technical Designer (CAD), Design CAD Engineer, or Draughtsperson CAD Technician:
Strong proficiency in 2D AutoCAD software
Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy
Desirable but NOT ESSENTIAL - HNC or above in Architecture, Construction Civil Engineering, Mechanical Design (or similar)
In this role as CAD Technician, CAD Designer, you'll:
Create bespoke product designs for manufacturing
Within the position you will work closely with end clients and internal departments, providing technical designs and estimates to customers
The position will be predominantly 2D design work, but applicants will at times be required to support with estimating too (full training can be provided)
Why this opportunity stands out: My client is a recognised leader in large-scale manufacturing, driven by creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge design technology
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Industrial Product Designer – 3D Design (Adobe/Onshape)
Location: Bologna, Italy (Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite)
A leading electronics technology company is seeking an Industrial Product Designer to join their growing team. This hybrid role, based in Bologna, offers the opportunity to design and develop innovative physical products within the professional audio technology sector.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Industrial Product Designer, you will take creative ownership of the physical design function and play a key role in shaping the look, feel, and form of world-class audio hardware. Responsibilities include:
Leading the design and development of 3D concepts and prototypes for advanced audio products.
Using tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Onshape to deliver visually compelling and technically feasible designs.
Collaborating closely with engineers, marketing, and product teams to ensure alignment of aesthetics with function and brand identity.
Contributing to user-centred design approaches, ergonomics, and manufacturing constraints.
Supporting the prototyping and validation process through close liaison with mechanical and electronics teams.
Key Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in an industrial/product design role, ideally within electronics or audio hardware sectors.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Onshape, SolidWorks, or similar, and Adobe Creative Suite for visualisation.
A strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking, form development, and user-oriented solutions.
Experience working from concept through to production, including knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
To apply for the Industrial Product Designer – 3D Design (Adobe/Onshape) role in Bologna, please contact Nick at 01582878828 / 07487756328 or email NDrain@redlinegroup.Com for more details.....Read more...
Our Brackley based client is a leading designer and manufacturer specialising in prototype development and custom PCB assembly. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer with hands-on experience in sheet plastic fabrication, to join the growing team.
You will be responsible for designing custom enclosures, housings, and mechanical components primarily fabricated from plastic sheets using CNC machining, bending, bonding, and assembly techniques. This is a key role in delivering innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions across a range of sectors including electronics, telecoms, medical devices, and industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities for the Brackley based Mechanical Design Engineer job:
Design and develop plastic enclosures and components using CAD software (e.G., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor).
Create detailed 2D technical drawings, 3D models, and assembly instructions for production.
Work closely with in-house fabrication teams and CNC technicians to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
Collaborate with electronics engineers to integrate PCBs, connectors, displays, and mechanical fasteners into enclosure designs.
Optimise designs for production techniques such as bending, bonding, heat staking, and insert installation.
Select appropriate materials (e.G. ABS, polycarbonate, acrylic) based on mechanical and environmental requirements.
Conduct design reviews and support prototyping, testing, and iterative improvements.
Maintain accurate documentation and design records in accordance with ISO 9001 or similar standards.
Liaise with clients or project managers to interpret briefs, gather feedback, and deliver to deadlines.
Skills & Experience required of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
Practiced experience in mechanical design, ideally with sheet plastic or custom enclosure projects.
Proficient in 3D CAD(preferably SolidWorks).
Strong knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacture) for plastic machining and fabrication.
Understanding of mechanical fasteners, thermal management, ingress protection (IP ratings), and tolerance stacks.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirables for the Mechanical Design Engineer job based in Brackley
Experience with CAM software or CNC machinery.
Familiarity with rapid prototyping and low-volume production methods.
Knowledge of electronics packaging or box-build integration.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems or medical/industrial product standards.
To apply for this job of Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Brackley, please call Nicola King on 01582 878 839 / 07961 158788 or your CV to nking@redlinegroup.Com for a confidential discussion.....Read more...
Medical Devices Consultant – Senior Mechanical Engineer – Cambridge
Due to the growth of a leading Medical Devices organisation, we are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager, Medical Devices Inventor, or Mechanical Design Consultant for a newly approved role. The company is based in Cambridge and boasts some of the most impressive labs globally, which they are currently enhancing even further.
You will collaborate with other experts in Medical Devices who have backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electronics Design, Electronics Engineering, Physical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, and various other skills essential for inventing Medical Technology. Consequently, teamwork will be crucial.
In this role, you will lead projects, necessitating experience as a consultant, project manager, or another role involving interactions with third parties. Additionally, you will apply your skills hands-on, directly contributing to the development of new Medical Devices.
We require several years of experience in Mechanical Design of Medical Devices. Familiarity with any 3D CAD tool is acceptable, as we understand that you can be trained on the necessary tools when required. However, knowledge of SolidWorks would be advantageous.
Most individuals in similar roles hold a degree in a Mechanical Engineering field, but experience takes precedence.
In terms of experience, we welcome candidates ranging from those stepping up to a Senior Mechanical Engineer role to individuals with several years of experience as a Medical Devices Consultant or Senior Mechanical Engineer.
This organisation has an outstanding track record of fostering continuous learning to keep you at the forefront of the Medical Devices sector. Consequently, opportunities for career and skills development are always available.
In addition to these benefits, you will receive an excellent salary (commensurate with your level of experience), a substantial bonus, a generous pension plan, healthcare coverage, complimentary meals throughout the day, life assurance, access to social clubs, wellness programs, an onsite gym, and other exceptional perks that are not commonly offered by most companies.
We anticipate substantial interest in this role, so if you are interested, we recommend submitting your application promptly. The organisation is open to candidates with varying levels of experience. If you possess some of the required skills but not all, it may still be worth applying as training could be provided (though you must have industry experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Designer for Medical Devices as a minimum).
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, at +44 121 268 2240. Alternatively, you can submit an application, and a member of our team at Newton Colmore will contact you.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialised recruitment company operating within the fields of Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Field Service Engineering sectors.....Read more...
Optical Systems Engineer – Medical Devices – Cambridge
Following continued growth, a Medical Devices organisation is currently recruiting for someone to come into the team and focus on the optical systems design.
Based in Cambridge, working with mechanical engineers, electronics engineers and software engineers to develop their life-improving medical devices.
As you will be focusing on optical systems design, it is expected that you have been working as an optical physicist, optical engineer, optical systems engineer, optical systems designer, opto-mechanical engineer or another role that has involved you in working on optical systems designing, prototyping, and testing of new medical devices.
You will be developing a range of medical technologies, so you will need to be able to use optical design tools such as Zemax, Code-V, OSLO, FRED or another similar technology.
Due to the collaborative nature of the work, you will need to be able to communicate your ideas and project updates clearly and concisely.
We are looking at various levels of industry experience, from PhD entry through to someone who has 15-20 years of experience.
We expect you to hold a degree within a subject that led you into optical systems design roles. Master’s and PhD education would also be beneficial, but not essential.
In addition to working on industry-changing technologies, you will be offered a proven career development plan, continuous training to keep you at the forefront of the medical devices sector, excellent salary, bonus, enhanced pension, medical insurance, free meals and other excellent benefits you’d expect from a multinational blue-chip organisation.
If you need to relocate to Cambridge, there are relocation packages that are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
We anticipate strong interest in this position, so apply now to ensure consideration.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240. Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.....Read more...
Optical Systems Development Engineer - MedTech
Newton Colmore is working with a medical technology company in Cambridgeshire and we are assisting them in their search for a highly skilled optical systems designer/engineer.
As an Optical Systems specialist you will be applying your sound engineering and physics experience to the design of highly complex devices and hardware, all aiming to provide a step-change in patient care and outcomes.
Your work will involve coming up with new ideas and inventions around advanced technologies and you will take your ideas from initial concept all the way through to manufacturing. In particular your focus will be on simulation, prototyping, and testing of device components and systems ranging in size and complexity.
This role is at the intersection of mechanical design, physics and electronics and you will be joining a team of engineers and scientists who love solving complex problems with their work.
This is a vital role for the team as they enhance their design capabilities and so the seniority of the role is flexible and can be tailored to the right person.
To be considered for this role we are looking for candidates who have the following;
Proven experience with the design and development of optical systems.
Strong academics and fundamentals, ideally in physics or mechanical engineering.
Hands-on knowledge of optical design tools such as ZEMAX or OSLO etc.
It would be ideal to have prior medical devices knowledge or experience within a regulated industry.
In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a tailored salary and package which includes monetary performance bonuses, a highly competitive pension contribution, plus a mix of other benefits. You will also be joining a company has had worked hard to provide an environment that encourages new ideas.
For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on 0044 121 268 2240 or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.
Newton Colmore is a highly specialist search firm and we help companies find best-in-class engineers and scientists to work on technologies and science that creates impact.
Key words: Optics, physics, optical physicist, science, research, engineering, design, Cambridge
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Design Engineer with deep expertise in mixed-signal hardware design and embedded C programming. Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer specialising in prototype development and custom PCB assembly.
This is a multidisciplinary role ideal for a senior engineer who thrives in a hands-on technical environment, integrating analogue and digital circuit design with real-time embedded software, to deliver robust scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities of being the Senior systems Design Engineer, based in Brackley:
Lead the architecture, design, and development of mixed-signal electronic systems (analogue/digital interfaces, microcontrollers, sensors, power management).
Develop and debug embedded software in C for real-time control, data acquisition, and communication tasks.
Design PCBs using industry-standard tools (e.G., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD), including schematic capture, layout reviews, and BOM generation.
Perform system-level integration, verification, and validation across hardware and software components.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, software, test) to define requirements and ensure seamless system integration.
Conduct design reviews, FMEA, and documentation for regulatory and manufacturing compliance (e.G., CE, EMC).
Skills & Experience required of this Senior systems Design Engineer, based in Brackley:
Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
Extensive experience in electronic system design with a strong focus on mixed-signal electronics and embedded C.
Proficiency in embedded C for bare-metal or RTOS-based systems (e.G., ARM Cortex-M, STM32, MSP430, etc.).
Experience designing analogue front-ends (ADC, op-amps, filters), power supplies (LDOs, switching regulators), and digital buses (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
Strong debugging skills using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and JTAG/SWD debuggers.
Solid understanding of PCB layout principles for signal integrity, EMC/EMI, and thermal considerations.
Desirable:
Experience with low-power embedded systems, sensor interfacing, or wireless comms (e.G., BLE, LoRa, Zigbee).
To apply for this role based in Brackley, please call Mike Belmar on 01582 878 807 / 07961 158782 or your CV to mbelmar@redlinegroup.Com for a confidential discussion.....Read more...
Support to produce Exterior lighting calculations for a variety of environments such as Car Parks, Residential roads, Architectural buildings and bridges, Campus and Rail stations
Learn to understand clients briefs and technical performance criteria
Communicate with the Local Sales Managers to support them to create suitable solutions that achieve the clients brief within the budget constraints
Accompany colleagues to attend site visits and customer meetings when appropriate
Support to ensure the CRM database is updated with process information on the projects and include any design changes
Work closely with the Projects team and Engineering team to maximise any opportunity to learn
Attend relevant industry and trainings events with colleagues
Training:This occupation is found in a wide range of industries of national importance including but not limited to power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, renewables, food and drink processing, defence, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. This is a core and options apprenticeship standard. Apprentices will be trained and assessed against the core and one option. There are five options:
Electrical power design technician
Control and instrumentation design technician
Mechanical design technician
Piping design technician
Structural design technician
The broad purpose of the occupation is to contribute to the preparation of design solutions and produce designs, drawings or models for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems or mechanical components. They must understand technical models, drawings and specifications and be able to create their own. They will identify factors likely to affect design decisions, produce Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models and engineering drawings and be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a range of internal and external stakeholders. They are usually based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations. They are required to understand on-site hazards and health, safety and environmental requirements.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for contributing to the design of engineering components, structures and systems. They will typically report to an engineering design manager for supervision, greater levels of technical guidance and support, review approvals and sign-off.Training Outcome:On completion of the apprenticeship, successful candidates could secure a role in a successful, dynamic company.Employer Description:Exterior lighting shapes how we see and experience the world after dark. From city streets and bridges to public parks and architectural landmarks, lighting design enhances safety, sustainability, and aesthetics.
With cutting-edge technology and a growing demand for greener, smarter environments, there’s never been a better time to join this exciting industry.
What Does a Lighting Designer Do?
Lighting Designers plan and create exterior lighting schemes for:
Roads, bridges, and tunnels
Parks, squares, and monuments
Building façades and landmarks
Car parks, stadiums, and public spaces
You'll use software like AutoCAD and DIALux, work with architects and engineers, and bring light to life through innovative and sustainable design.
What’s in It for You?
• Hands on experience while you learn
• Career growth in a future-focused industry
• Opportunities to work on high-profile public projects
• Be part of a supportive and creative team
• Help shape communities through designWorking Hours :Monday-Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break).
Friday, 8.30am - 2.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Enthusiastic,Punctual,Willingness to learn,Practical....Read more...