CAD/Mechanical Manager

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Comprehensive compensation and benefit

Health and well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V. is seeking a CAD Manager to lead the CAD team in Eastbourne, focusing on mechanical and PCB design for electronic components. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a strong background in product development processes.

The role involves mentoring team members, ensuring effective recruitment, and overseeing product lifecycle management. Join a dynamic team that fosters innovation and collaboration in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in developing mechanical and PCB design for electronics products.
• Strong understanding of product development processes.
• Experience in a regulated, compliance-driven industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage a CAD team responsible for product design aspects.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to the CAD team.
• Ensure product lifecycle management according to company standards.
• Support internal/external customer projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Team leadership

Product development

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Engineering Edwards UK - United Kingdom Eastbourne

As a CAD Manager, your mission is to manage a CAD team responsible for mechanical and PCB layout aspects of product design, covering electronic componenets and vacuum instrumentation products for the Eastbourne Product Company, alighed with the business requirements of Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique Divisions.

The role responsibilities include:

Maintain awaerness of VT Divisional product roadmaps;

Mentor and provide technical leadership to the CAD team, advising on how to drive work to completion to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Champion the adoption of best practice including alignment to established development processes.

Stregthen the CAD team demonstrating strong leadership to ensuer effective recruitment and selection, objective setting and development.

Stay current with the latest manufacturing and CAD design processes, continually looking for ways to improve. provide internal/external customer support for new and existing projects (investigation and diagnosing og product defects).

Ensuring product lifecycle management is maintained from concept through to prodcution in line with company standards. Oversee and promote the use of recision control/PLM systems. Drive the evolution and maintanance of company standards to support a continuous improvement approach to the delivery of high-quality, reliable products.

Support the process to import and convert mechanical and PCB designs from other Product Companies into Eastbourne compliant formats to enable smooth handover to Eastbourne manufacturing.

Interface with and supervise offshore company departments as well as 3rd party suppliers to schedule and manage workload overspill from the CAD designers. Co-ordinate the CAD response to EC requests as required.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Team leadership experience would be beneficial although this would also be a good opportunity for a lead engineer looking to make the next step up.
• Significant experience in developing and supporting the mechanical and PCB design aspects of customer-deliverable electronics-based products.
• Strong understanding of product development processes.
• Must be a good communicator and have excellent fluency in spoken and written English. Ability to make decisions based on a knowledge of the business and an understanding of the business impact
• Experience working in a global engineering environment and working with international teams to deliver electronics and product solutions. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment.
• Significant experience working in a regulated, compliance-driven industry. Strong understanding on product safety and compliance.
• Some experience in a project management role would be beneficial.

IMechE, Chartered Mechanical Engineer preferred Bachelor or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Eastbourne, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Joanna Fifield

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.