Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering Manager £65-80k + Car Allowance, 6% Pension, Healthcare Bedfordshire Ref: 25796 Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineering professional looking to combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership and product development? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business developing and delivering complex mechanical solutions for demanding industrial applications. You’ll play a key role in leading a talented engineering team, driving technical innovation and improving product performance, reliability and efficiency. The Role Lead and develop a team of five engineers, providing technical direction, mentoring and support. Take a hands-on approach to mechanical design, engineering investigations and complex problem-solving. Provide technical leadership across rotating equipment, fluid systems and associated mechanical technologies. Oversee design standards, product development activities and research and development projects. Support equipment selection, design reviews, engineering calculations and technical assessments. Drive continuous improvement through design optimisation, value engineering, cost reduction and enhanced product reliability. Lead technical investigations, applying root-cause analysis, FMEA and 8D methodologies to resolve engineering issues. Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety requirements and ATEX regulations. Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop effective, commercially viable engineering solutions. The Person Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Strong experience in mechanical engineering, particularly rotating machinery, fluid handling and related equipment. A sound understanding of hydraulics, mechanical design principles and engineering analysis. Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing an engineering team. A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges. Knowledge of mechanical equipment design, motors, materials, structural integrity and vibration analysis. Familiarity with engineering standards, technical specifications and design documentation. Experience within the water, process or wider industrial engineering sectors would be advantageous. Chartered Engineer status, or working towards professional registration, would be beneficial. What’s on Offer? A senior engineering position combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering. Responsibility for developing and supporting an established team of five engineers. The opportunity to influence product design, technical strategy and engineering standards. Involvement in challenging engineering projects, product development and continuous improvement. The autonomy to identify improvements and make a tangible impact on engineering performance. An attractive package of £65,000–£80,000, car allowance, 6% pension and healthcare. Located in Bedfordshire, this role would be commutable from Kempston, Bedford, Ampthill, Flitwick, Milton Keynes, Wellingborough, Towcester, Luton, St Neots, Huntingdon, Cambourne, Northampton, Biddenham and Rushden. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke