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Posted 08 August, 2026

Development Engineer

Platform Recruitment
Great Chesterford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Development Engineer

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Industry: opto-mechanical

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Salary: £35k-£40k

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Location: Great Chesterford

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Engineer to join an innovative engineering business developing advanced opto-mechanical products. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product development lifecycle, from early-stage concepts through to product validation and manufacture, while working on technically challenging projects in a collaborative engineering environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Lead engineering projects from concept through to manufacture
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  • Develop new products and processes - supporting NPI
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  • Plan and carry out laboratory testing, analysis and product validation
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  • Produce technical documentation, reports and engineering specifications
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  • Work with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and manufacturing processes
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  • Support continuous improvement activities and technical problem solving
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Key Skills & Experience:

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  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics or a related engineering discipline
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  • Industrial experience in product development or R&D
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  • Experience with lab testing, product validation and technical reporting
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  • Understanding of mechanical design principles and precision engineering
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  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
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  • CAD experience and knowledge of manufacturing or NPI processes is advantageous
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If you're looking to join an innovative engineering business where you'll play a key role in developing next-generation products from concept through to manufacture, apply with a copy of your CV.