Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Product Development

Location: Cambridge

About The Role:

Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist product development company who are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead new product development and improvement projects. You’ll work across concept generation, detailed design, prototyping, testing, and preparing products for manufacture, collaborating closely with engineers, suppliers and technical partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop products from early-stage concepts to production

• Lead all NPD

• Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings

• Plan and run experiments, analyse data and report findings

• Integrate mechanical and electronic components

• Prepare documentation including BOMs, production packs and test procedures

• Project management

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

• Experienced in taking products from concept to manufacture

• Background in developing electro-mechanical products and instruments

• Strong CAD skills

• Hands-on approach to prototyping and testing

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials

• An understanding of electronics

If you’re an engineer with a passion for solving complex problems, developing innovative products, and taking ownership across the full development cycle, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Great Chesterford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English