Platform Recruitment
Senior Mechanical Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Medical Devices (Cambridge)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join a powerful technology company at the forefront of designing next-generation medical device solutions. Based in Cambridge, this role will involve driving precision mechanical systems for drug delivery products, progressing from early-stage concepts through to high-volume manufacture. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring designs are functional, manufacturable, and fit for purpose.
Core Responsibilities
- Own mechanical designs from concept to production, ensuring optimal scalability.
- Develop precision mechanical components and assemblies, prioritising robustness and performance.
- Produce 3D CAD drawings, schematics, and comprehensive technical documentation.
- Collaborate in prototype builds, testing, and engineering investigations, ensuring validation of designs.
- Apply DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles to enhance production efficiency.
- Analysis of tolerance stack-ups and evaluating how manufacturing variations impact overall performance.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (essential).
- Proven experience in medical device development—this must be present on your CV.
- Advanced 3D CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of injection moulding and high-volume manufacturing processes.
- Strong grasp of precision engineering, mechanisms, and tolerance analysis.
- Problem-solving expertise with the ability to manage multiple technical workstreams and timelines.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Why Join Us?
If you thrive in an environment blending technical excellence, innovation, and creativity, you’ll enjoy driving challenging product development projects while shaping the future of medical technology.
Apply now with your CV—we’re eager to hear your story!
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills