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Mechanical Engineering Design Lead

Eclectic Recruitment Ltd
Cambridge
1 day ago
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We are working with a leading telecommunications company based in Cambridge who are looking to a Mechanical Design Lead to their growing team. This is a full-time permanent position with occasional international travel required.


Key responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee and lead on the design, development and production of NPD.
  • Provide technical guidance for design requirements.
  • Oversee mechanical engineering processes, including drawing review and approval.
  • Manage and support engineers within the mechanical team.
  • Work with third part suppliers.
  • Ensure designs are of the highest quality with repeatable processes in place.


The successful candidate will have:

  • Mechanical Engineering Degree BSc / BEng / HND qualification or relevant experience.
  • Experience leading and developing teams.
  • Experienced working across full product development within manufacturing and injection moulding.
  • Experienced electromechanical and rf systems.
  • Extensive experience with stakeholder management.


If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert!


We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this position or that the position has been filled.

Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

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