PhD Mechanical Engineer - Technical Consultant

The Technical Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in technology development is seeking a PhD Mechanical Engineer to design and develop market-leading products for the ophthalmology sector. You will lead projects, engage with clients, and collaborate with various teams to innovate and assure commercial success. The ideal candidate holds a 2.1 BSc in Mechanical Engineering and has strong problem-solving capabilities. This full-time role is based south of Cambridge, providing an engaging work environment and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance (employees + dependants)

Free lunch and refreshments daily

Life insurance (6 x salary)

25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Social activities including sports and arts

Discounts and memberships for local venues

Comprehensive relocation package

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering capabilities combining creativity with precision.
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering at a minimum of 2.1 class.
• Natural problem-solver motivated to find solutions.
• Excited about the commercial potential of technology development.
• Able to build collaborative relationships with informal authority.
• Strategic and adaptable with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define, support and lead projects from proposal to delivery.
• Contribute to workstreams and client engagement strategy within the team.
• Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and fruitful outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering capabilities

Problem-solving

Creativity

Commercial awareness

Building collaborative relationships

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering (minimum 2.1)

Doctoral qualification or equivalent professional experience

Job description

PhD Mechanical Engineer - Technical Consultant

TTP plc Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

As a Consultant Mechanical Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of market‑leading products for the ophthalmology and optometry sector. You will play a fundamental role throughout the product lifecycle, from shaping proposals to leading technical workstreams and engaging directly with our clients.

Company Description

TTP is an employee‑owned technology and product development consultancy with a 40‑year track record of helping ambitious clients solve complex technical challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market. We invent, design, and manufacture impactful products and technologies across a wide range of industries – including healthcare, life science, energy, and communications – and at the intersection of biology, physical science and engineering. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, support and lead projects from proposal to delivery, ensuring the brief is fit‑for‑purpose, robust and productive.
• Contribute to the workstreams and client engagement strategy as SME both technically and commercially, within our Ophthalmology and Optometry team.
• Collaborate with various teams in our business to drive forward innovation and commercially fruitful outcomes. Share feedback and expertise with peers throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong and well‑developed mechanical engineering capabilities – able to combine creativity with precision.
• BSc Mechanical Engineering at a minimum of 2.1 class and either a doctoral qualification or equivalent professional engineering experience.
• A natural problem‑solver, motivated to find solutions at a fundamental level.
• Excited about the prospect of the commercial potential of technology development, and determined to pursue meaningful goals for both our clients and our business.
• Able to craft respectful and collaborative relationships, leading with informal authority through your enthusiasm for the opportunities and connections you form.
• Strategic and adaptable in equal measure with a curious and entrepreneurial mindset.

Additional Information

TTP operates from an award‑winning campus in green surroundings, just south of Cambridge.

Benefits

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (employees + dependants)
• Free lunch and refreshments daily
• Life insurance (6 x salary)
• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced parental leave, with flexible return‑to‑work options
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• A wide range of social activities including squash, Zumba, arts and crafts, and TTP's own rock band
• Discounts and memberships for local sports and cultural venues
• A comprehensive relocation package (if applicable)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

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