Cambridge Design Partnership

Technology and product design partner

Consultant Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCambridge, UK

About the Job

Requirements

Current expertise in design for high- and low-volume manufacture, design for reliability, transfer to manufacture, manufacturing process development, or world-class manufacturing principles.
A proven track record of project management.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, using data and insight to inform decision-making and prioritisation.
Ability to convey technical information effectively and influence clients and stakeholders at all levels.
A quality-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and other office or creative packages.
Significant experience in a relevant product development discipline, gained in a technical or design consultancy, corporate innovation function, or equivalent.
Degree-educated or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Experience in a technical or design consultancy, technology start-up, or new product development or engineering department.
A track record of leading engineering or technology projects from concept through delivery, taking responsibility for quality, time, and cost.

Responsibilities

Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes that meet product design requirements and quality standards.
Evaluate existing manufacturing methods and identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and cost reduction.
Work closely with clients to translate product requirements into manufacturable solutions.
Provide technical expertise during the transition from prototype to full-scale production.
Lead projects from concept through production, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution to a high-quality standard.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and manufacturing trends, integrating best practices into processes.
Collaborate with suppliers and equipment vendors to select and implement technologies and materials.

Consultant Manufacturing Engineer

Cambridge Design Partnership · Cambridge, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-10-23

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Technical

Description

As a Consultant Manufacturing Engineer at Cambridge Design Partnership, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing processes for cutting-edge products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, quality assurance, and supply chain to ensure that manufacturing operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with our client’s needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization:

Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes that meet product design requirements and quality standards.
Evaluate existing manufacturing methods and identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and cost reduction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with our clients to translate product requirements into manufacturable solutions.
Provide technical expertise during the transition from prototype to full-scale production.

Project Management, Leadership & Coaching:

Lead projects from concept through to production, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution to a high quality standard.

Quality & Compliance:

Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and manufacturing trends, integrating best practices into our processes.

Supplier & Equipment Management:

Collaborate with suppliers and equipment vendors to select and implement the best technologies and materials.

Requirements

Skills and Attributes

Current expertise in areas such as: design for high and low volume manufacture; design for reliability; transfer to manufacture; manufacturing process development; world class manufacturing principles
Proven track record of project management
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, using both data and insight to inform decision-making and prioritisation
Confident communicator who can convey technical information effectively, and can influence clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Quality-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Confident working in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of MS Tools, and other office / creative packages

Education and Experience

Significant experience in a relevant product development discipline, gained in a technical/design consultancy, corporate innovation function, or equivalent.
Degree-educated or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Experience from working in one of the following environments: technical/design consultancy; technology start-up; new product development/engineering department
A track record of leading engineering / technology projects from concept through to delivery, taking responsibility for quality, time and cost

Benefits

Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services – from insight to ideas, prototypes to production – bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and – above all – expert, we’re uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We’re 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects’ success. As part of our benefits package, we offer:

flexible working
a discretionary bonus
excellent learning and development opportunities
a 12% non-contributory pension
private healthcare
electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme
share incentive plan
33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

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About the Company

Cambridge Design Partnership

Technology and product design partner

Cambridge Design Partnership helps large companies turn market, technical, and commercial insights into new products and services. It combines engineers, scientists, designers, and strategists in a holistic, evidence-based process to explore opportunities, create concepts, prototype, test, and refine innovations. The firm serves healthcare, consumer, energy, and industrial sectors, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver products that can grow a business and compete effectively. Unlike firms that focus on a single discipline, CDP integrates strategy, technology, design, and feasibility to translate ideas into market-ready solutions. The company’s goal is to enable client growth and competitive advantage by delivering innovations that succeed across technical, market, and commercial dimensions.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $280K
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded: 1996

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