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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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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.
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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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