Mechanical Engineer in Cambridge

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Job Description

Mechanical Engineer – Product Development

Location: Cambridge

About The Role:

Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist product development company working across a diverse range of global industries. They’re 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 , analysis & detail design
• Hands on workshop skills - Prototyping, testing & validation
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to complex problems
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

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

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