Head of Mechanical Engineering

Sepura plc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Mechanical Engineering to manage and lead the mechanical engineering activities. The successful candidate will oversee the development and testing of mechanical components for innovative mobile communication products. With responsibilities including team leadership and cross-departmental collaboration, this role requires strong experience in the field, excellent project management skills, and proficiency with CAD tools. The position offers an opportunity to mentor a growing team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a mechanical engineering department.
• Extensive experience in development of consumer products, mobile devices a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering team to develop and maintain products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements are met.
• Oversee the design, development, and testing of mechanical components.

Skills

Leadership in mechanical engineering

Experience in mobile devices

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Proficient in CAD design tools

Project management skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

As Head of Mechanical Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing our mechanical engineering activities and team. This role will lead the mechanical engineering department in the development of innovative mission critical mobile communication products. You will be supported by your manager and team, and will collaborate with other departments across the business.

Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges. This role is based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the mechanical engineering team to develop and maintain our range of products.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements are met.
• Overseeing the design, development, and testing of mechanical components and systems.
• Ensuring all mechanical engineering projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Developing and implementing departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
• Mentoring and providing professional growth opportunities for team members.
• Staying up to date with the latest trends and advancements in mechanical engineering and portable product development.

There is no such thing as a typical day here at Sepura, and you will be supported by your manager and team, as well as collaborating with other departments across the business.

What you need to succeed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, a Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a mechanical engineering department.
• Extensive experience in the development of consumer products (mobile devices is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, injection molding and engineering software.
• Proficient in CAD design tools 2D / 3D (CREO, SolidWorks), mechanical simulation tools (ANSYS).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships along with the confidence to challenge where necessary.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The tenacity to achieve challenging goals.
• An analytical thinker with a logical and methodical approach to identifying issues and solutions.
• Experience with developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting KPI’s.
• The ability to research identify, implement and monitor innovative solutions.
• Good IT skills.
• The ability to inspire a culture of continuous improvement.

Travel — This role involves occasional travel so the successful applicant will have a full, clean driving licence and own car. Travel expenses will be paid.