Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Product Development

Location:

Cambridge

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.

• 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

• 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