Posted 08 August, 2026
Development Engineer
Platform Recruitment
Great Chesterford, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Development Engineer
\nIndustry: opto-mechanical
\nSalary: £35k-£40k
\nLocation: Great Chesterford
\nAn 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.
\nKey Responsibilities:
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- Lead engineering projects from concept through to manufacture \n
- Develop new products and processes - supporting NPI \n
- Plan and carry out laboratory testing, analysis and product validation \n
- Produce technical documentation, reports and engineering specifications \n
- Work with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and manufacturing processes \n
- Support continuous improvement activities and technical problem solving \n
Key Skills & Experience:
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- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics or a related engineering discipline \n
- Industrial experience in product development or R&D \n
- Experience with lab testing, product validation and technical reporting \n
- Understanding of mechanical design principles and precision engineering \n
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills \n
- CAD experience and knowledge of manufacturing or NPI processes is advantageous \n
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.
