Mechanical Engineering Lead - Printer Systems Innovator

Linx Printing Technologies; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linx Printing Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager in St Ives to lead the four-person mechanical team and drive engineering excellence. You will shape design practices, own KPIs, and ensure robust product development across printers, blending mechanical, electronics and software considerations.

The role focuses on coaching engineers, delivering on-time milestones, and advancing regulatory compliance for global markets while building strong cross‑functional relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in team building, engagement and people development.
• Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering or time-served experience in a relevant industry.
• Working in and leading a multidisciplinary design team to develop industrial components and products, incorporating electronics and software within the Engineering department of a commercial company.
• Detailed knowledge on topics including mechanical engineering principles, sophisticated system integration, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Design of products using CAE tools, integrating solid, fluid and thermo mechanics, electronics, and software.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and motivating the mechanical team, driving critical thinking, technical excellence, accountability and ownership of engineering deliverables.
• Responsible for the accelerated product development of new printer products using industrial design, incorporating mass production techniques using plastic mouldings, sheet metal work and designs for ease of production assembly.
• Delivering agreed project milestones and KPIs, ensuring robust execution of design reviews, verification, validation and risk management activities.
• Working across departments to identify and resolve risks early, align priorities and ensure successful delivery of quality, performance, cost and time-to-market objectives.
• Continuously improves systems and processes across the business in conjunction with the wider team, developing new technologies and standard toolsets (CAD, DFM, PDM, FEA etc) to help reduce design time, right first time, whilst also bringing new insights and engagement to Linx.
• Technical specialist on all mechanical engineering matters that drive Linx’s products, including appreciation of the regulatory requirements for machine safety in a global market, whilst ensuring and maintaining a professional and safe working environment.
• Building a culture where engineers take ownership of problems, make timely decisions and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Problem solving

KPI management

Hands-on engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Eng degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Adobe Illustrator

Windchill

Job description

Linx Printing Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager in St Ives to lead the four-person mechanical team and drive engineering excellence. You will shape design practices, own KPIs, and ensure robust product development across printers, blending mechanical, electronics and software considerations.

The role focuses on coaching engineers, delivering on-time milestones, and advancing regulatory compliance for global markets while building strong cross‑functional relationships.