Mechanical Engineer

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 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 early-stage innovation environments * 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