Mechanical Design Engineer II

Cambridge Design Partnership•Raleigh, NC

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cambridge Design Partnership is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II to join their US team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with 2-5 years of experience who is eager to take ownership of engineering workstreams, contribute to multidisciplinary product development, and develop into a product development consultant. The engineer will work across various sectors including medtech, life sciences, drug delivery, and consumer products, with projects ranging from concept generation to production transfer. The position requires a blend of strong mechanical design fundamentals, hands-on engineering skills, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams. A minimum of three days per week in the office is expected.

Requirements

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.
Ability to combine strong mechanical design fundamentals with practical hands-on engineering.
Clear communication skills.
Ability to work well with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain, embed and support CDP culture and values.

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