Production Engineer

Location: Great Chesterford

Production Engineer – Electro-mechanical

Location:

Cambridge

About The Role:

Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist manufacturer of precision electro-mechanical instruments. They're seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to support and enhance their manufacturing operations. You’ll focus on improving processes, supporting day-to-day production needs, and helping bring new and customised products smoothly into manufacture. This role suits someone practical, organised and proactive who enjoys varied engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to engineering teams

• Lead improvement tasks and contribute to cross-team problem solving

• Create tooling, fixtures and aids to improve build efficiency

• Drive continuous improvement activities

• Prototype & test products using in-house equipment

• Produce CAD models and drawings for updates or custom requirements

• Liaise with suppliers or customers to clarify technical details

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies

Key Requirements:

• Strong background in electro-mechanical products

• 3D CAD design experience – Solidworks preferable

• Good understanding of manufacturing quality principles

• Well organised with strong planning and documentation abilities

• Hands on background – prototyping & testing

• Workshop skills

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

If you’re an engineer who enjoys solving practical manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and working closely with production teams to deliver high-quality products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV