Mechanical Engineer

Purposeology; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist product development company in Cambridge is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for product development. This role demands strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with responsibilities including project planning and leading client-facing innovation projects. Applicants should have a relevant degree and a minimum of 2 years of commercial experience in innovative engineering environments. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow into project-leading roles within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years commercial engineering experience required.
• Must have previously worked in early-stage innovation environments.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and validation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate and assess early-stage ideas using analytical and creative approaches.
• Lead project planning and day-to-day delivery of projects.
• Collaborate closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

3D CAD design

Workshop skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer Product Development – Location: Cambridge

Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist product development company working across a diverse range of global industries. Theyre seeking an engineer with a minimum of 2+ years commercial experience to solve complex challenges, generate novel concepts, run experiments, develop prototypes, and lead client-facing innovation projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, who wants to broaden their expertise and grow into a project-leading role within an organisation known for tackling highly challenging briefs.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and assess early-stage ideas using both analytical and creative approaches
• 3D CAD design
• Hands-on experimentation, prototyping, and testing
• Lead project planning and day-to-day delivery
• Work closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Prepare proposals and take part in customer meetings

Key Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previously worked in early-stage innovation environments
• Minimum 2+ years commercial engineering experience
• Strong problem-solving skills - concept generation, analysis & detail design
• Hands on workshop skills - Prototyping, testing & validation
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to complex problems
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

If youre an engineer with a passion for solving difficult problems, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to cutting-edge innovation projects, wed love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV.