Cyden designs and manufactures IPL (intense pulsed light) hair removal products for use in the home which are sold globally. Cyden is unique in combining technological innovation with clinical understanding of skin-light interaction. The potential for home use devices is huge and as well as hair removal there are opportunities to expand the use of the technology into skin rejuvenation, acne treatment and other beauty applications. Cyden is an exciting company with a bright future ahead of it. CyDen is growing very quickly and were recently included in the top 100 fastest growing companies in the UK and top 10 exporters. We are investing heavily in our clinical and technical capability with the objective of diversifying our product portfolio. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be part of the Product Development team and will work closely with the Research, Electronics and Test teams to ensure the core technology is designed and implemented correctly in new product developments and existing products. They will conduct early-stage prototype testing to shape and validate designs. Support the Test team through product verification, analyzing data and interpreting results to aid design improvements. Support the transfer of projects from Development to production, working with the production team from capturing early stage DFA requirements, DFA reviews to support production trials. The successful candidate should be a creative yet methodical individual with excellent technical capability and CAD skills. They should have a good understanding of design and engineering principles and have experience in the challenges involved with developing products. Core responsibilities Product/Mechanical design primarily using Solidworks (3D Solid & Surface modeling). Creating 2D technical drawings, including tolerancing. Ensuring that designs are suitable for mass production. Utilizing 3D printing for concept development, usability trials, and functional testing. Testing and verifying the function of prototype and pre-production parts. Analyzing data and interpreting results to aid design improvements. Generating and assisting in project documentation, including drawings, test reports, DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), etc. Providing production and part approval support as required. Experience/knowledge: Essential 5-year industrial experience Excellent 3D CAD skills. Ideally Solidworks. Excellent data analysis skills. Good Knowledge of plastic injection moulding Design verification and validation experience - testing and reporting Product Design and Developing experience Desirable Broad Knowledge of manufacturing methods Simulation Skills - FEA Qualifications and training: Essential Degree or similar in Mechanical Engineering or Design discipline Other attributes: Methodical approach to work Excellent problem-solving capability Excellent diligence and attention to detail Able to interact and communicate effectively Self-motivated and pro-active Team player In return we offer competitive rates of pay, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays rising to 30 with length of service, 5% Company pension contributions, Company sick pay, career development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme. CyDen is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.