Mechanical Design Lead

2 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The ONE Group Ltd Full time

Mechanical Design Authority

Looking 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 Engineering
  • Proven track record leading designs into volume manufacture
  • Expertise in injection moulding and mechanical design for electronics
  • Experience with smaller devices such as consumer goods, medical devices etc.
  • The ability to consolidate complex requirements into clear, deliverable solutions
  • Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
  • Experience 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 licence

What's on offer:

  • Salary of £65,000 – £80,000, depending on experience
  • Private health & dental care
  • Subsidised onsite restaurant
  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee assistance program
  • Large free parking area
  • Social events

If you are interested to learn more, click the link below to apply with your CV today

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