Mechanical Engineer
Location
Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
May 27, 2026
Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 36071
Polytec are looking for a Mechanical Engineer for a local technology company to support the transition of products from development into production. This role will focus on improving manufacturability, developing processes and supporting ongoing production operations.
Responsibilities:
- Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, ensuring designs are suitable for production and assembly
- Collaborate with design teams to deliver practical, manufacturable mechanical solutions
- Design and develop tooling, fixtures, jigs and test equipment
- Create and maintain clear assembly instructions, build procedures and production documentation
- Establish and improve manufacturing processes to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, impro...
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 36071
Polytec are looking for a Mechanical Engineer for a local technology company to support the transition of products from development into production. This role will focus on improving manufacturability, developing processes and supporting ongoing production operations.
Responsibilities:
- Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, ensuring designs are suitable for production and assembly
- Collaborate with design teams to deliver practical, manufacturable mechanical solutions
- Design and develop tooling, fixtures, jigs and test equipment
- Create and maintain clear assembly instructions, build procedures and production documentation
- Establish and improve manufacturing processes to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, impro...