Mechanical Engineer – Product Development
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £40k-£50k
About The Role:
Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist product development company working across a diverse range of global industries. They’re seeking an engineer with a minimum of 2+ years commercial experience to solve complex challenges, generate novel concepts, run experiments, develop prototypes, and lead client-facing innovation projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who’s previously worked in a consulting environment with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, who wants to broaden their expertise and grow into a project-leading role within an organisation known for tackling highly challenging briefs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate and assess early-stage ideas using both analytical and creative approaches
- 3D CAD design
- Hands-on experimentation, prototyping, and testing
- Lead project planning and day-to-day delivery
- Work closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
- Prepare proposals and take part in customer meetings
Key Requirements:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Previously worked in a consultancy environment
- Minimum 2+ years’ commercial engineering experience
- Strong problem-solving skills – concept generation, analysis & detail design
- Hands on workshop skills – Prototyping, testing & validation
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to complex problems
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
If you’re an engineer with a passion for solving difficult problems, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to cutting-edge innovation projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV.
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