Production Engineer – Electro-mechanical
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £40k-£45k
About The Role:
Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist manufacturer of precision electro-mechanical instruments, who are 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
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 – 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