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Mechanical Engineering Manager
Job in
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-20
Listing for:
Connect 4
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Bedford
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Role Overview
Lead and develop a team of mechanical engineers responsible for designing and delivering robotic automation systems, special-purpose machinery, and bespoke manufacturing solutions. The role combines technical leadership, people management, project delivery, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and develop the mechanical engineering team.
* Set engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
* Oversee the design of robotic cells, automation equipment, tooling, EOAT, fixtures, conveyors, and bespoke machinery.
* Review and approve designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
* Ensure designs meet customer, safety, quality, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.
* Work closely with Project Management, Controls, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams.
* Provide technical support throughout installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
* Manage engineering resources, workload, priorities, and project risks.
* Support technical proposals, quotations, feasibility studies, and customer design reviews.
* Drive innovation, standardisation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with relevant machinery and safety standards, including UKCA/CE, ISO 12100, ISO 10218, ISO 13849, and EN 60204.
* Support recruitment, budgeting, KPI development, and long-term engineering strategy.
Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* 8–10+ years' mechanical engineering experience, including 3–5+ years in a leadership or management role.
* Experience in robotic automation, special-purpose machinery, or manufacturing automation.
* Advanced 3D CAD experience (Solid Works, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, or similar).
* Knowledge of pneumatics, actuators, servo systems, motion control, DFMA, FEA, and engineering calculations.
* Understanding of industrial robots and machine safety requirements.
* Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + potential bonus, pension, car allowance, flexible working, and professional development
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