Mechanical Engineering Manager — Printer Systems Lead

Linx Printing Technologies Limited; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Linx Printing Technologies Limited in St Ives, UK, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the four-person mechanical team and drive engineering excellence across product development and manufacturing interfaces.

You will champion design reviews, KPI‑driven improvements, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, electronics, and production to deliver high‑quality printers and next‑gen mechanical solutions.

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.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary design team with electronics and software integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate the mechanical team, driving technical excellence and ownership of deliverables.
• Accelerate product development of new printer products using industrial design and mass production techniques.
• Ensure robust design reviews, verification, validation and risk management activities.
• Collaborate across departments to identify risks early and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Problem solving

KPIs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Windchill

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Linx Printing Technologies Limited in St Ives, UK, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the four-person mechanical team and drive engineering excellence across product development and manufacturing interfaces.

You will champion design reviews, KPI‑driven improvements, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, electronics, and production to deliver high‑quality printers and next‑gen mechanical solutions.