Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Cell and Gene Therapy

Newton Colmore Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead projects in bioreactor and consumable systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering within biotech or medical devices. This role offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and private healthcare, along with a culture supporting personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Professional development benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in biotech, medical devices, or automation.
• Hands-on experience in regulatory documentation and customer-facing support.
• Passion for continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Transfer products from development into full-scale manufacture.
• Ensure quality and compliance with ISO 13485 standards.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Product transfer

Regulatory documentation

Technical support

Education

Degree in chemical engineering, biotechnology or related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Cell & Gene Therapy Systems - Cambridge

We are working with a leading medical devices and biotech company, based in Cambridge, to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges across global teams.This role offers the opportunity to lead multiple projects that scale up advanced bioreactor and consumable systems, supporting commercial manufacturing across the UK, Europe, and occasionally further afield.

Responsibilities

• Transfer products from development into full-scale manufacture, ensuring quality and compliance with ISO 13485 standards.
• Instrument qualification, supplier alignment for CE and UKCA certification, and the creation of robust documentation, including SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, acting as a key technical interface across continents.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering within biotech, medical devices, or automation.
• Hands-on experience in product transfer, regulatory documentation, and customer-facing technical support.
• Degree in chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related field is essential.
• Passion for continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.

About the role / Benefits

This is an opportunity to join a company that is redefining how biotechnologies and medical devices are manufactured. You will be part of a team that values technical hobbies, mentoring, and global impact, with flexible working options and a culture that supports both professional and personal growth.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on [phone]. Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.