Mechanical Engineering & Design Manager

A Cambridge based company developing life-saving technology is looking to appoint a Mechanical Engineering & Design Office Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping how mechanical design is delivered across the business.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead by example, remaining technically engaged while owning the structure, standards, tools, and people that enable high-quality mechanical design in a regulated environment.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring a team of mechanical engineers and engineering administrators
• Owning work planning, delivery, and continuous improvement within your domain
• Managing configuration management, ECNs, and full lifecycle traceability
• Acting as the main point of contact for mechanical design activities across the business
• Overseeing supplier relationships, budgets, tools, and engineering systems
• Ensuring processes, procedures, and standards are clearly documented and followed
• Keeping abreast of industry trends, technologies, and opportunities

What they're looking for

• A proven track record of delivering high-quality mechanical design, ideally in a regulated environment
• Strong experience with configuration management, PLM/PDM systems, and change control
• Background in manufacturing or engineering, with a relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Confident leader who can line-manage, coach, and develop engineering teams
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and using modern collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Teams)
• Organised, detail-oriented, and data-driven, with a pragmatic problem-solving mindset

They are open to candidates who are currently holding a managerial position or hands-on senior engineers with experience in team mentorship and project leading.

They are offering up to £70,000, alongside a 12% bonus, a strong pension scheme and private medical.