We are looking for a Graduate Design Engineer to join our team. It will be an exciting and challenging role and you’ll be given real responsibility from day one, working alongside technical experts who have a passion for what they do.

Your role will see you developing mechanical solutions for a range of products and processes in the consumer, healthcare, industrial and energy sectors. You will be involved in all aspects of product development - from concept generation, building prototypes, running tests, and supporting development to full-scale manufacturing.

You will join a collaborative working environment where you will have the support of an experienced team and you can expect to develop your technical skills and gain an understanding of new fields of design and technology. You'll join our Graduate Development Programme and benefit from the support of an allocated mentor, a mix of training which will focus on consultancy and soft skill development, on the job learning to help you grow technically, and the support to achieve chartership.

This role is be based in our Bourn, Cambridge office and there may also be an opportunity for international travel to a variety of client sites. If you are looking for a varied career, in a fast paced environment where we offer our clients a truly holistic approach, then we would love to hear from you.

• A degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) including low to high volume manufacturing processes such as: injection moulding, CNC machining and sheet metal.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD (or similar) gained through working on several CAD projects
• Strong communication skills. Communication is key in this role and you will need to present your ideas and conclusions to stakeholders from technical and non-technical backgrounds
• An understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
• Strong prototyping skills and a proficiency for hands-on problem solving.
• Creative and technical abilities in many of the following areas: concept generation, system level design, mechanical analysis, lab testing, materials selection, design for robustness
• Self-motivation and an eager, can-do attitude. You will be accustomed to getting on with tasks independently and seeking out the best tools for the job
• An ability to work collaboratively and within short timescales whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
• A passion for developing new technical skills and utilizing new technologies.
• Some commercial awareness is an advantage

Closing date for applications is Friday 11 July 2025. Please provide a CV, covering letter and we also require a portfolio of work to be uploaded to support your application.

Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services – from insight to ideas, prototypes to production – bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and – above all – expert, we’re uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We’re 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects’ success. As part of our benefits package we offer:

• flexible working
• a discretionary bonus
• excellent learning and development opportunities
• a 12% non-contributory pension
• private healthcare
• electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme
• share incentive plan
•  25 days holiday plus bank holidays