Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £50,000-£65,000
Role: Complex Machinery Design
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for creating complex special-purpose machinery? Platform is partnering with a leading engineering company that specialises in the design and development of bespoke machinery, delivering cutting-edge solutions to high-tech industries. This is an exceptional opportunity to be involved in full product development - from initial concept right through to production.
Key Responsibilities:
+ 3D CAD design
+ Prototype, test, and validate designs
+ Translate team requirements into detailed specifications
+ Conduct feasibility studies
+ Design precision mechanisms for electro-mechanical systems
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Key Requirements:
+ Background in special purpose machinery, automation, or capital equipment
+ Proven experience in taking a product from conceptual stage to production
+ 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor)
+ Produce manufacturing drawings
+ Strong knowledge of fabrication, machining, and assembly techniques
+ Hands-on and practical approach to engineering
If you’re a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for special purpose machinery, apply now with your updated CV!