Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Tring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive product development and innovation in electro-mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 3D CAD design, precision mechanism design, and a passion for creative solutions. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000, along with opportunities for career progression to a Principal Mechanical role.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in 3D CAD design is essential.
• Degree in Mechanical, Product Design, or related field is required.
• Proven experience in precision mechanism design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs for next-generation products.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Oversee product development from concept to manufacturing.

Skills

3D CAD design

Precision mechanism design

Creativity and innovation

Prototyping and testing

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Electro-Mechanical

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

About the Role

Platform Recruitment is partnering with a leading company specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of scientific electro‑mechanical instruments. As part of their growth strategy, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in product development, precision mechanism design, and 3D CAD.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead product development from concept to launch, working on cutting‑edge electro‑mechanical technologies in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, with a clear and direct progression route to a Principal Mechanical role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs for next‑generation products
• Apply blue sky thinking to drive innovation
• 3D CAD Design
• Prototype and test designs for performance validation
• Design precision mechanisms for electro‑mechanical systems
• Oversee product development from concept to manufacturing
• Mentor and support junior engineers

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Product Design, or related field) or equivalent experience
• Strong expertise in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
• Creativity and a passion for innovation & blue sky thinking
• Proven experience in precision mechanism design
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including injection moulding
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping and testing
• Experience in electro‑mechanical product design (highly desirable)

If you're a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to drive innovation and work on cutting‑edge electro‑mechanical products, we want to hear from you! Apply today with an updated CV