Consultant Manufacturing Engineer

Cambridge Design Partnership; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working

discretionary bonus

excellent learning and development

12% non-contributory pension

private healthcare

electric vehicle lease salarySacrifice

share incentive plan

33 days holiday inclusive of bank

Job summary

Cambridge Design Partnership is seeking a Consultant Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for cutting-edge products in Cambridge, UK. You will work with design, quality assurance, and supply chain to ensure efficient, scalable operations aligned with client needs.

The role involves process development, cross-functional collaboration, and project leadership from concept to production, with emphasis on continuous improvement, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in product development discipline within a technical/design consultancy, corporate innovation function, or equivalent.
• Degree-educated or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Experience leading engineering/projects from concept to delivery, with focus on quality, time and cost.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes meeting product design and quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.
• Lead projects from concept through production ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery to high quality standards.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and SOPs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Stay updated on emerging manufacturing technologies and trends and apply best practices.
• Collaborate with suppliers and equipment vendors to select and implement technologies.

Skills

High-low volume design

Reliability design

Transfer to manufacture

Manufacturing process development

World class manufacturing

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Quality focus

MS Tools

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

Experience in technical/design consultancy

Delivery leadership of engineering projects

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a Consultant Manufacturing Engineer at Cambridge Design Partnership, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing processes for cutting-edge products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, quality assurance, and supply chain to ensure that manufacturing operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with our client’s needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization:

• Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes that meet product design requirements and quality standards.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing methods and identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and cost reduction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with our clients to translate product requirements into manufacturable solutions.
• Provide technical expertise during the transition from prototype to full-scale production.

Project Management, Leadership & Coaching:

• Lead projects from concept through to production, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution to a high quality standard.

Quality & Compliance:

• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and manufacturing trends, integrating best practices into our processes.

Supplier & Equipment Management:

• Collaborate with suppliers and equipment vendors to select and implement the best technologies and materials.

Skills and Attributes

• Current expertise in areas such as: design for high and low volume manufacture; design for reliability; transfer to manufacture; manufacturing process development; world class manufacturing principles
• Proven track record of project management
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, using both data and insight to inform decision-making and prioritisation
• Confident communicator who can convey technical information effectively, and can influence clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Quality-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of MS Tools, and other office / creative packages

Education and Experience

• Significant experience in a relevant product development discipline, gained in a technical/design consultancy, corporate innovation function, or equivalent.

• Degree-educated or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Experience from working in one of the following environments: technical/design consultancy; technology start-up; new product development/engineering department
• A track record of leading engineering / technology projects from concept through to delivery, taking responsibility for quality, time and cost

Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services – from insight to ideas, prototypes to production – bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and – above all – expert, we’re uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We’re 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects’ success. As part of our benefits package, we offer:

• flexible working
• a discretionary bonus
• excellent learning and development opportunities
• a 12% non-contributory pension
• private healthcare
• electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme
• share incentive plan
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays