The candidate should meet the following requirements
Job Description
Role Description
The ideal candidate will have
Socode are partnering with a well-established technology business that designs and manufactures mission-critical communication products used around the world. They’re continuing to invest in new product development and are now looking for a Head of Mechanical Engineering to lead the function.
You’ll run the mechanical engineering team, set technical direction, and make sure products are delivered properly, on time, and to the right standard. It’s hands-on leadership within a fast-paced product environment.
What will you be doing?
1. Leading and developing the mechanical engineering team across new and existing product ranges
2. Owning mechanical delivery from concept through detailed design, validation, and into production
3. Overseeing the design and testing of mechanical components and systems
4. Working closely with electronics, software, manufacturing, and product teams to ensure requirements are met
5. Driving consistent engineering standards, structured design reviews, and clear documentation
6. Managing timelines, budgets, and engineering priorities
7. Implementing and monitoring KPIs to improve team performance and accountability
8. Mentoring engineers and building long-term capability within the department
9. Keeping up to date with advancements in portable product design, materials, and manufacturing processes
What are they looking for?
10. Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline)
11. Proven experience leading a mechanical engineering team in a product development environment
12. Strong background in consumer or portable product development (mobile devices would be beneficial)
13. Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly injection moulding
14. Strong CAD capability (CREO or SolidWorks) and experience using simulation tools such as ANSYS
15. A track record of delivering products from early concept through to production
16. Experience managing engineering budgets, schedules, and technical risk
17. Ability to define processes, standards, and measurable KPIs
18. Confident communicator who can challenge constructively and work cross-functionally
19. Structured, analytical approach to problem solving
Nice to have
20. Experience working on ruggedised or high-reliability products
21. Background in regulated or mission-critical environments
22. Experience leading multi-disciplinary or cross-site engineering teams
Benefits
23. Personal Pension Plan (Employer 6% / Employee 4.5%) with access to an outsourced pension advisor
24. Private Healthcare (option to add family via salary sacrifice)
25. Dental cover (option to add family via salary sacrifice)
26. Income Protection
27. Life assurance scheme – 4x annual salary
28. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell leave
29. Electric car scheme
30. Discounted gym membership (Inspire Health & Fitness Club, Waterbeach)
31. Subsidised onsite restaurant
32. Discretionary performance-related bonus