As Mechanical Engineering Manager in Central Engineering, you lead a multidisciplinary team across global groups to deliver innovative mechanical solutions for KLA’s semiconductor products. You drive technical excellence, stakeholder alignment, and project delivery while mentoring engineers and fostering collaboration. Your work shapes product life cycles and supports continuous improvement across international teams. This role offers impact across multiple product divisions and a chance to influence how we design for performance at scale.
Pay / Benefits
Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays)
contributory pension scheme
global bonus plan
cash health plan
cycle to work scheme
share scheme
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a growing multidisciplinary team in a collaborative, high-performing environment
Build and align relationships with internal stakeholders and product groups
Provide technical guidance on mechanical engineering activities and empower subject-matter experts
Lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects balancing technical, commercial, quality and schedule factors
Support full mechanical design lifecycle including requirements, feasibility, design reviews, supplier engagement, integration and testing
Drive continuous improvement and engineering best practices across the team
Manage direct reports, contractors and suppliers with accountability for quality and delivery
Support team growth through recruitment, onboarding, and development
Collaborate with global colleagues; travel to the US and other locations as needed
Key requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
Experience leading and developing people in a mechanical/technical environment
Strong mechanical engineering background with credibility to guide teams
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across technical specialisms
Strong stakeholder-management and collaboration with multiple product groups and global teams
Knowledge of mechanical design tools/methods such as 3D CAD, design for manufacture, GD&T, FEA or CFD
Experience with contractors, subcontractors, turn-key or component suppliers
Occasional domestic and international travel up to 20%
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