Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Electro-mechanical Systems

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £55k-£65k (dependant on experience)

About The Role

Platform Recruitment has partnered with a manufacturer that designs and develops complex hardware for precision electro-mechanical systems and advanced manufacturing applications, from early-stage R&D through to full production. You'll be joining a talented, multidisciplinary team working at the cutting edge of innovation, delivering robust mechanical solutions that integrate seamlessly into larger, system-level platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & deliver complex mechanical subsystems within integrated platforms


• Full product lifecycle development - concept generation, detailed design & design for manufacture


• Conduct hands-on prototyping & testing


• 3D CAD design


• Work in a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering team

Key Requirements

• Background in developing electro-mechanical systems, mechanisms, motors, gearboxes or actuators


• Strong 3D CAD skills


• Proven experience in developing products through the full product life cycle
  
• Knowledge of a range of manufacturing techniques


• Hands on and practical skills - prototyping & testing


• Strong analytical mindset