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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** Cerca Magnetics - **Location:** Nottingham, UK - **Salary:** £32,000.0 - £40,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Business Analytics Applications, Imaging Technology, Siemens NX, Test Scripts - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6be3acd401ef4e23 ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Engineering degree (e.g., BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent experience. * Demonstrable experience in product or mechanical design engineering, including concept development, 3D CAD, detailed drawings, prototyping, testing and design improvement. * Proficiency with 3D CAD software, ideally Onshape, Siemens NX or similar. * Ability to produce high-quality engineering documentation, including design specifications, manufacturing drawings, calculations, test plans, test reports and design rationale. * Good understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly, including tolerance analysis, material selection, manufacturing processes and supplier engagement. * Experience designing with a range of materials and manufacturing processes, balancing performance, durability, weight, cost and manufacturability. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working across technical, manufacturing and supplier-facing activities. * Self-motivated, pragmatic and comfortable working in a small, fast-moving engineering team. Desirable (nice to have): * Experience with FEA or other analytical tools, structural analysis, tolerance stack-up analysis or mathematical modelling. * Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, low-volume manufacturing, specialist materials or precision assemblies. * Experience in magnetic shielding, sensing, low-noise environments, neuroimaging, scientific instrumentation or complex electromechanical systems. * Familiarity with quality documentation practices or working within a structured QMS under ISO 9001. What you will bring to Cerca: * Product development ownership - the ability to take ideas from concept into robust, documented and manufacturable designs. * Practical engineering judgement - balancing technical performance, manufacturability, usability, cost and reliability. * Attention to detail - producing clear, accurate design outputs that support manufacture, testing and future development. * Problem-solving ability - approaching complex technical challenges with creativity, structure and pragmatism. * Collaborative energy - working closely with engineers, scientists, software specialists, manufacturing colleagues and suppliers to deliver effective solutions. * Passion for impact - helping make advanced brain-imaging technology more accessible, usable and impactful. ## Description As a Design Engineer, you will help develop mechanical and physical product solutions for Cerca's wearable OPM-MEG system. You will support the full product development lifecycle, from early concept generation through to detailed design, prototype build, testing, design transfer and product improvement.This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, working across disciplines, and creating robust designs suitable for manufacture, assembly, inspection, usability and long-term reliability.The role is suited to a capable engineer who has experience working through structured product development processes and is ready to take ownership of design activities within a growing, innovative engineering company., * Product design & development: Develop mechanical and physical product solutions for Cerca's wearable OPM-MEG system, taking concepts through detailed design, prototype build, testing and release. * Full lifecycle design ownership: Produce and maintain 2D/3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, design specifications, tolerance analysis, material specifications and design-for-manufacture outputs. * Requirements & design inputs: Work with engineering, research and commercial teams to understand product requirements and translate them into clear, practical design solutions. * Design evaluation & testing: Develop and support test plans, test procedures, design evaluations, prototype testing, inspection activities and technical reports to demonstrate that designs meet requirements. * Design for Manufacture & Assembly: Apply DFMA principles to ensure designs are practical, repeatable, cost-effective and suitable for low-volume or scalable manufacture. * Supplier & manufacturing support: Work with internal teams and external suppliers to assess manufacturing feasibility, resolve technical issues and support build activities. * Engineering documentation: Create and maintain clear design documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, test reports and design rationale. * Product improvement: Support design changes, problem-solving activities and continuous improvement as products and processes evolve. * Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with engineers, scientists, software specialists, manufacturing, quality and commercial colleagues to deliver integrated product solutions. ## Related Videos - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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