Head of Mechanical Engineering

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05th December, 2025

We are seeking an experienced Head of Mechanical Engineering to lead our mechanical engineering team in designing and delivering rugged, high-performance products for demanding environments.

Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Role:

As Head of Mechanical Engineering, you will:

• Lead and inspire a team of mechanical engineers to design and develop robust products for harsh environments, ensuring compliance with IP6x ingress protection standards.
• Drive innovation in mechanical design for mission-critical communication devices, balancing durability, ergonomics, and manufacturability.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of mechanical development-from concept through design, simulation, prototyping, and validation.
• Work with global suppliers to optimise designs and processes to support volume production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, RF, software) to ensure seamless integration and product reliability.
• Establish and enforce best practices, standards, and processes for mechanical product development.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in design, materials science, simulation and environmental sealing technologies.

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

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 leadership experience in mechanical engineering for harsh-environment products.
• Strong track record in designing products to IP68 or equivalent environmental standards.
• 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, 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