Mechanical Engineering Manager (Central Engineering)

About the role

KLA's Central Engineering team in Newport, Wales is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead and give technical guidance to an engineering team supporting projects across KLA's product divisions. The role works closely with global engineering teams and key stakeholders to deliver innovative engineering solutions while driving technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a growing multidisciplinary team in an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and product groups so priorities and expectations are aligned.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on mechanical engineering activity, empowering subject-matter experts.
• Lead complex projects balancing technical, commercial, quality and schedule considerations.
• Support the full mechanical design lifecycle, including requirements definition, feasibility, design reviews, supplier engagement, system integration and testing.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the team.
• Manage direct employees, contractors and external suppliers, with accountability for quality and delivery.
• Support team growth through recruitment, onboarding, coaching and professional development.
• Collaborate with global colleagues, including occasional travel to the United States and other international locations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience leading and developing people in a mechanical engineering or technical environment.
• Strong mechanical engineering background with the credibility to guide technical teams.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and working across technical specialisms.
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, turn-key suppliers or component suppliers.
• Occasional domestic and international travel (up to 20%) may be required.

Required skills

• Knowledge of mechanical design tools and methods such as 3D CAD, design for manufacture, GD&T, FEA or CFD.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration with product groups and global teams.

What we offer

• Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme, global bonus plan and cash health plan.
• Cycle to work scheme, share scheme, rewards scheme and life assurance.