Job Description
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Electro-Mechanical
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Platform Recruitment is partnering with a leading company specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of scientific electro-mechanical instruments. As part of their growth strategy, they are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in product development, precision mechanism design, and 3D CAD.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead product development from concept to launch, working on cutting-edge electro-mechanical technologies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop conceptual designs for next-generation products
Apply blue sky thinking to drive innovation
Utilise 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) for precision design
Prototype and test designs for performance validation
Design precision mechanisms for electro-mechanical systems
Oversee product development from concept to manufacturing
Mentor and support junior engineers
Key Requirements:
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Product Design, or related field) or equivalent experience
Strong expertise in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
Creativity and a passion for innovation & blue sky thinking
Proven experience in precision mechanism design
Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including injection moulding
Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing
Experience in electro-mechanical product design (highly desirable)
If you’re a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to drive innovation and work on cutting-edge electro-mechanical products, we want to hear from you! Apply today with an updated CV.