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Mechanical Design Engineer

Platform Recruitmentfowlmere, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£45k - £55k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
fowlmere, england, United Kingdom
CADMechanical DesignSolidWorks

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Electro-mechanical

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: South Cambridgeshire


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established and innovative product development company. The company specialises in the design and development of electro-mechanical scientific instrumentation, taking products from initial concept through to full-scale production.


You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, leading the transfer of R&D concepts through to manufacturable products as well as factory testing activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by working on cutting-edge R&D projects and optimising concepts for seamless manufacturing.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Take R&D concepts to a manufacturable product
  • Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFMA)
  • Lead factory acceptance testing
  • 3D CAD design
  • Build and test prototypes
  • Work closely with a cross-functional R&D team across electronics, software, and systems
  • Participate in design reviews, problem-solving sessions and continuous improvement initiatives


Skills & Experience Required:

  • Strong background in developing electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience in taking a product to manufacture is a must
  • Tooling, jigs and fixture design
  • Strong DFM and DFMA understanding
  • 3D CAD design skills - Solidworks
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques


If you’re looking to join a business that values creativity, quality and innovation, then apply with a copy of your CV.

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