/Mechanical Design Lead

Mechanical Design Lead

Cambridge, GBgbvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
GBP 65,000 - 80,000/year
// Salary Range
65,000–80,000 GBP / year
// Posted
1 month ago
// Seniority
lead
// Work Mode
onsite

About the Role

Mechanical Design AuthorityLooking for more than “just another senior design role”? This is your chance to take real ownership - leading from the front, shaping products built for tough environments, and guiding a talented team to deliver solutions that make an impact worldwide.As the Mechanical Design Authority, you will be the technical voice of confidence. You will set the direction, challenge assumptions, and make the key decisions that take complex products from concept right through to successful volume production. Along the way, you’ll mentor engineers, work closely with suppliers, and ensure every design is robust, repeatable, and right first time.Why this role?Authority & Influence – Be the person the business trusts to set the standard.Innovation & Challenge – Push the boundaries of mechanical design with integrated electronics.Impact & Delivery – See your work go from drawings to global products in real-world use.Growth & Collaboration – Join an ambitious business where your expertise will shape the next generation of products.What you’ll bring:A degree/diploma in Mechanical EngineeringProven track record leading designs into volume manufactureExpertise in injection moulding and mechanical design for electronicsThe ability to consolidate complex requirements into clear, deliverable solutionsStrong leadership, communication, and mentoring skillExperience with acoustics, RF integration, cable design or electronics would be a bonus.Prepared to undertake international travel (2 long haul + 2 short haul trips a year)Eligible for UK Baseline Security Clearance plus a valid passport and driving licenceWhat’s on offer:Salary of £65,000 – £80,000, depending on experiencePrivate health & dental careSubsidised onsite restaurantEnhanced pension contributionFlexible working hoursEmployee assistance programLarge free parking areaSocial eventsIf you are interested to learn more, click the link below to apply with your CV today!

Tech Stack

mechanical engineeringinjection mouldingelectronics integrationvolume manufacturingproduct designacousticsRF integrationcable designsupplier management

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