Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer: Concept to Production

Platform Recruitment; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Cambridgeshire to join a hands-on product development environment.

You will develop designs from concept to prototype and production, produce 3D CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks, and work closely with production to resolve issues while exploring new materials and processes. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. This role offers exposure to full lifecycle and opportunities to own mechanical projects.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or related discipline
• 3D CAD design skills using SolidWorks
• Understand mechanical manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances and finishing techniques
• Hands-on prototyping or workshop-based activities
• Experience developing consumer, scientific or electro-mechanical products

Responsibilities

• Develop designs from initial concept through to prototype, manufacture and production
• Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings
• Build and assemble prototypes
• Prepare manufacturing documentation, assembly instructions and technical drawings
• Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve mechanical issues
• Investigate new materials, manufacturing processes and finishing techniques

Skills

3D CAD design

Hands-on prototyping

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Cambridgeshire to join a hands-on product development environment.

You will develop designs from concept to prototype and production, produce 3D CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks, and work closely with production to resolve issues while exploring new materials and processes. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. This role offers exposure to full lifecycle and opportunities to own mechanical projects.