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Mechanical Engineering recruitment

Design, precision & manufacturing

Mechanical, design and manufacturing engineers working on precision instruments, robotics and hardware.

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Hiring trends

What we're seeing

Precision mechanical / optomechanical designers with cryogenic or vacuum experience are the hardest hires. Robotics and medtech mechanical leads also under pressure.

Salary snapshot

Typical UK ranges

Junior	£35k – £48k
Mid	£52k – £72k
Senior / Lead	£80k – £115k

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Typical roles

Mechanical EngineerDesign EngineerManufacturing EngineerSystems Engineer

Common skills

SolidWorksCATIAFEAGD&TPrecision EngineeringPrototyping

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