Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Platform Recruitment
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Location: Harston
Job Description:

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

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Posted: September 23rd, 2026