Mechanical Engineering Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Pickering; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Excellent company benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager for a permanent role in the North Yorkshire area. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to production, acting as technical authority on mechanical design, DFM/DFA and risk assessments while guiding a team of 4–5 engineers.

You will engage with customers and internal teams, lead NPI programmes, ensure manufacturability and cost effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement within a hands‑on, senior

Qualifications

• Leadership experience of engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record delivering NPI programmes from concept to manufacture.
• Strong knowledge of 3D CAD, GD&T and design for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands‑on engineering projects and NPI programmes from concept through to manufacture.
• Act as technical authority for mechanical design, DFM/DFA and risk assessments.
• Liaise with customers and cross‑functional teams to ensure quality and delivery.
• Mentor a team of 4–5 engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-facing

3D CAD

Project delivery

Education

Chartered engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CNC machining

FEA/CFD

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Manager
£65,000 - £70,000 + Relocation Support + Excellent Company Benefits
Ideally Located: North Yorkshire, Thirsk, Malton, Pickering, Kirkbymoorside, Scarborough, Helmsley, Stokesley, Northallerton, York, Middlesbrough

Are you a Mechanical Engineering Manager looking for a senior, hands‑on role with technical authority, direct customer contact and the opportunity to develop a skilled engineering team?

On offer is a permanent role within a growing advanced engineering manufacturer, where you will take ownership of projects from concept through to production and influence engineering strategy and best practice.

The company designs and manufactures specialist engineered products. They offer a supportive, committed culture built around teamwork, quality, accountability and employee ideas.

In this varied role, you will lead mechanical design and manufacturing engineering across NPI programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, manufacturable, cost‑effective and compliant. You will work closely with customers and internal teams while remaining heavily involved in hands‑on project delivery.

This role would suit a mechanical or manufacturing engineering leader with strong 3D CAD, customer‑facing project delivery and manufacturing process knowledge, looking to combine technical ownership with team development.

The Role:

• Lead hands‑on engineering projects and NPI programmes from concept through to manufacture
• Act as technical authority for mechanical design, DFM/DFA, design reviews and technical risk assessments
• Liaise directly with customers and support Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Commercial teams
• Lead, coach and develop a team of 4‑5 engineers while driving best practice and continuous improvement
• Monday - Friday: 37.5 hour week

The Person:

• Mechanical, manufacturing engineering or similar background; chartered or progressing towards chartership
• Proven engineering‑team leadership and customer‑facing technical project experience
• Strong 3D CAD and ERP/MRP systems experience, with knowledge of CNC machining and relevant manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of GD&T, AS9100 and structured problem‑solving; NPI, FEA/CFD or lean experience advantageous

Mechanical Engineering Manager, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, NPI, 3D CAD, DFM, GD&T, AS9100 QMS

Reference Number: BBBH281351

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.