Mechanical Design Lead

The ONE Group Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £65,000 – £80,000

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Enhanced pension contribution

Employee assistance program

Large free parking area

Social events

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Authority to shape products for tough environments. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team, influence product design, and see your work translate into real-world applications. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, expertise in mechanical design, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading designs into volume manufacture.
• Experience with smaller devices such as consumer goods and medical devices.
• Ability to consolidate complex requirements into clear, deliverable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and challenge assumptions in product design.
• Mentor engineers and ensure robust design processes.
• Guide designs from concept to successful production.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Injection Moulding

Mechanical Design for Electronics

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This range is provided by The ONE Group Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Managing Consultant | Recruiting High-Tech Engineering & Scientific Talent (UK & Globally)

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 solutionsStrong 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
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• Enhanced pension contribution
• 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!