Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Platform Recruitment
Cambridge
Last week
£60,000 – £73,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £73,000 pa

Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
15 Oct 2026 (Last week)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Industry: Medical Devices

Salary: £60k-£73k (dependent on experience)

Location: Cambridge

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative technology company developing cutting-edge medical devices. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in the development of precision mechanical systems for next-generation drug delivery products, taking designs from early-stage concepts through to high-volume manufacture

Key Responsibilities

* Take ownership of designs from concept through to production

* Develop precision mechanical components and assemblies

* Produce 3D CAD drawings and supporting documentation

* Support prototype builds, testing, and engineering investigations

* Apply DFM and DFA principles to optimise designs for scalable production

* Assess tolerance stack-ups and the impact of manufacturing variation on performance

Key Skills & Experience

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

* Previous experience developing medical devices through the full product lifecycle is a must

* Strong 3D CAD skills

* Knowledge of injection moulding and high-volume manufacturing processes is a must

* Understanding of precision mechanisms and tolerance analysis

* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple technical workstreams

If you're looking to join a business that combines technical excellence, creativity, and innovation while working on a wide variety of challenging product development projects, then apply with a copy of your CV

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