Mechanical Engineering Design Manager

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)