Mechanical Engineering Design Manager

Location: Ickleford

I have an exciting opportunity for you as a Mechanical Engineering Design Manager with a well-established organisation specialising in advanced safety and detection technologies based in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineering Design Manager job in Cambridge:

Act as Primary Design Authority for all mechanical designs, leading by example with hands-on engineering expertise.
Support the rollout of a new PLM (PDM) system, implementing existing manual processes into digital workflows.
Manage and ensure timely approval of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) across the business.
Plan, prioritise, and refine work programmes for mechanical engineering and design office teams.
Ensure mechanical design processes, procedures, and working practices are fully documented, implemented, and adhered to.
Define, implement, and maintain product configuration management processes and standards.
Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of product structures, variants, and associated technical documentation.

Skills and experience required of the Mechanical Engineering Design Manager job in Cambridge:

Hands-on experience with PLM implementations/upgrades and formal change control processes.
Proven track record delivering high-quality mechanical design within a regulated or safety-critical environment.
Strong understanding of current mechanical engineering best practices and standards.
Proficiency with PLM/configuration tools, ERP systems, and modern collaboration platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams.
Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Clear, confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, production, compliance, and commercial teams.

Benefits for the Mechanical Engineering Design Manager job in Cambridge:

Pension up to 10.5%
Bonus
Private healthcare

If this Mechanical Engineering Design Manager job based in Cambridge could be of interest, send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed)