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!