Production Engineer – Electro-mechanical Location: Cambridge About The Role: Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist manufacturer of precision electro-mechanical instruments. They're seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to support and enhance their manufacturing operations. You’ll focus on improving processes, supporting day-to-day production needs, and helping bring new and customised products smoothly into manufacture. This role suits someone practical, organised and proactive who enjoys varied engineering challenges. Key Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day engineering support to engineering teams • Lead improvement tasks and contribute to cross-team problem solving • Create tooling, fixtures and aids to improve build efficiency • Drive continuous improvement activities • Prototype & test products using in-house equipment • Produce CAD models and drawings for updates or custom requirements • Liaise with suppliers or customers to clarify technical details • Troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies Key Requirements: • Strong background in electro-mechanical products • 3D CAD design experience – Solidworks preferable • Good understanding of manufacturing quality principles • Well organised with strong planning and documentation abilities • Hands on background – prototyping & testing • Workshop skills • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems If you’re an engineer who enjoys solving practical manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and working closely with production teams to deliver high-quality products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV