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Head of Mechanical Engineering | £100-120k | Consultancy | Cambridge The world of tech consultancies come with their pros and cons. Deadlines for client projects can generally be quite tough, it can be a bit of a balancing act, and on top the bar to entry is usually quite high. However, if you can push through some of the regular challenges this type of environment may create, you could potentially be a part of creating a COVID rehab centre from scratch, you could be helping to revolutionise cell and gene therapy manufacturing or helping the world in developing a strategy for more sustainable plastics, the possibilities are quite literally endless. We are currently working with a tech consultancy who have taken on those challenges, and have successfully worked with clients, who have gone on to create award winning products, to better the world we live in. This is a leading global consultancy who are in need of a business leader who understands the complexities of mechanical solutions into highly automated production environments This consultancy has a global network ranging from tech start-ups to Fortune 500 clients and they have gone on to create award winning products that better the world we live in.  This is top tier appointment in the organisation, as a Head of Mechanical Engineer you will be the point of contact for business development, thought and team leaders. With one foot in the operation, one foot in the strategic and a head for business and proposition development, this role is highly varied and calls for someone who is autonomous and a self-starter. As Head of Mechanical Engineering, you will need: A broad understanding of mechanical engineering and its application to high throughput manufacturing A flair for client management and business development Strong project management skills with a track record of successful product development and deployment This role will be Cambridge based, offering a very competitive salary of £100-120k plus a bonus of up to 30%. You’ll receive private medical insurance, up to 30 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), a generous company pension scheme, life & income protection scheme & additional optional benefits.   Call to action Number 1: Click the little apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss before your CV or application goes anywhere) Number 2: You can email me at louis@socode.co.uk Number 3: You can find me on LinkedIn (Louis Plevin), trust me there’s not many people with the surname Plevin

The Company A global brand, with offices across the world. You will be a part of a R&D, hi-tech facility in the south of Cambridge, helping to design and manufacture an ever growing and changing consumer product line. Sales have remained consistent, even in the current climate, which has allowed these guys to reinvest into and diversify their product line and seriously looking into their recruitment requirements.     The Role This role is to be the technical lead for the design and development of leading-edge products, to lead mechanical, electrical and project engineers, ensuring the timely development and delivery of the project. As the Lead Engineer you will follow the project from concept, prototype, detail design, tooling, verification, validation and through to transfer to manufacture. You will be working alongside the science and technical teams in early creation of ‘concept’ ideas to help generate initial prototypes for evaluation and user testing. Due to a surge in sales in 2020, the business has invested a lot of their profits back into the R&D team, resulting in massive investment into new product development to add to their product portfolio. You will lead the detail design, prototyping, production process identification, component specifications and discuss with component suppliers. You will also manage the design, verification and validation testing of the product to meet the PRS and Quality requirements. This role will be a full-time permanent position offering £54-56,000 plus great benefits.   Key Skills Needed Strong skills and experience with mechanical CAD systems An understanding of transferring products into manufacture internationally Experience of designing components used in high temperature applications would be ideal Actively seeks to build and develop relationships both internally and externally.   Call to Action So, if you like the ad, or you’d at least like to know some more, what’s next? You have 3 options…. Number 1: Click the little apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss before your CV or application goes anywhere) Number 2: Email me directly on louis@socode.co.uk Number 3: You can find me on LinkedIn (Louis Plevin), trust me there’s not many people with the surname Plevin |

SoCode are pleased to be representing a global organization who are recognized for the delivery of their innovations to the medical sectors. Our client is a collaborative organisation with cross national teams working in sync to deliver life changing technology to the medical sector. Although the medical sector is a key focus of our client, they also work on creating innovative technology for the aerospace, medical and other highly regulated sectors. Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Product Manager to join their team in Cambridge, working alongside a team of 7 and reporting directly to the Vice President. This is an exciting challenge for an ambitious and commercially minded Product Manager to deliver life changing technology. As the Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for product definition, planning, roadmap design & development, new product platform launches and go to market strategies as well as pricing.  As the Senior Product Manager, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and qualifications. BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related technical Degree Ideally 5-10 years’ experience in Product Management, Engineering or Product Marketing Experience in Sales, Business Development Commercially minded and Financial Acumen Experience as a Product Manager in Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace or Defence sectors Prior experience with medical devices will be a huge advantage. In return you will get A salary in the region of £70k - £100K based on experience. Annual Bonus Pension Scheme Healthcare plan Multiple flexible bonus’s Flexible working Above all this is an exciting opportunity to join a globally leading organisation and work on projects which will change peoples lives create a better future. For more information on this exciting role please click apply or reach out to Maroof Abdul-Aziz for a confidential chat on 01223 620868 

Job title: Software Test Engineer Location: Cambridge Job Type: Permanent Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Start Date: ASAP Description: SoCode are working with a technology company that specialise in the printing sector, and they are seeking a software test engineer to join their growing software team. Some of the things you’ll be involved in… Writing and reviewing test documents Writing/executing manual and automation test scripts Working with the wider team, presenting and recording all findings and reporting any errors/issues found Test reviews Participating in Scrum meetings You will have the following skills and experience… Problem solving Experience in software QA testing (including embedded) Knowledge of test function and tools (Jira, XRAY etc.) BDD/TDD Automating tests using Python Team player Technical capabilities Complete understanding of the SDLC Knowledge of Agile processes/methodologies

Principal Mechanical Engineer | £45-50 per hour | Outside IR35 | Cambridge The organisation: A group that work in the design manufacturing and supply of digital communication products for mission critical communication. They’re based a short distance for Cambridge North and are currently looking for contractors due to a recent win on a project. The work they provide is largely within the public services domain, with the tech they work on, being relied on in life or death scenarios. The work environment can be full on, with an expectation of delivery, though the management team do as much to relieve some of that pressure by allowing half days on Friday’s and working in spacious and modern working environments. Skills Needed: Experienced 3D CAD use (Creo) Experience of electro-mechanical packaging Knowledge of plastic injection moulding techniques and low-cost manufacturing Sound materials and materials processing knowledge Professional Radio/Mobile/ Handset Design would be ideal What you get in return: In return, you’ll be working on technology which will make a visible difference in the real world. You’ll be on an initial contract of 12 months, on a rate of £45-50ph, a modern working environment, and half days on a Friday. Call to action Number 1: Click the little apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss before your CV or application goes anywhere) Number 2: You can email me at louis@socode.co.uk Number 3: You can find me on LinkedIn (Louis Plevin), trust me there’s not many people with the surname Plevin

SoCode is proud to be partnering with a disruptive tech start-up that has recently launched a new product that is rapidly being adopted by some of the World's largest enterprise businesses. To compliment this rapid adoption, they seek a new Customer Success Manager to work closely with key accounts to fully utilise this ground-breaking technology. The role would suit a developer or Sales Engineer looking to utilise their technical knowledge is a client facing role. You will work closely with the Customer Success Director to identify key accounts and manage deployment and aftercare. You will be expected to ensure consistent and maximum usage with a passion for first rate customer experience. This is in no way a target driven role, instead it is the business' ethos to ensure  their clients are receiving every benefit of their unique tool. Core duties: Establish and maintain strong and long-lasting technical relationships within major enterprise accounts Drive a high level of customer satisfaction and customer retention through successful product use Support customers through the technical deployment phase all the way to quarterly reviews and annual renewals Demonstrate ROI to customers and establish metrics to advise them on best practice and optimisation of the products Skills/Experience Project management experience in industries related to Software Previous customer-facing roles for example in sales engineering, sales support, professional services, field engineering, customer success or customer support A sound understanding of software development practices is essential The role would ideally suit a software developer looking to expand their skillset to be more customer facing The business is fully committed to hiring the right individual quickly with a robust onboarding process adapted to the current climate. An amazing opportunity not to missed. Apply today for immediate consideration! 

SoCode has partnered with a global communication market leader who is looking for a contract Windows System Admin for a 14 week contract. This contract is inside of IR35 and is paying up to £40 per hour. You will need to use an Umbrella company if offered the role. Essential: Minimum 4 years' experience in IT role Significant exposure to SCCM Strong Windows desktop and server support skills Administration and maintenance of System Centre Configuration Manager  Definition of Windows 10 standard builds including supporting technologies (Windows Deployment Services) and in-place operating system upgrade/OS lifecycle management Desktop and server patch management SCCM/WSUS Software packaging, distribution and reporting experience Deploying secure compute configuration using Group Policy Experience managing antivirus/endpoint security products Significant experience in technical administration roles covering Hardware and Softwre Strong technical problem-solving skills and experience Exposure to backup technologies Desirable: Practical administration experience of Microsoft Exchange or Office 365 Exposure to Mobile Device Management solutions Dell Server hardware and system management tools Exposure to virtualisation technologies Remote Desktop Services Understanding of industry trends and emerging threats Experience of scripting/automation languages Administration of desktop and mobile telephony solutions Exposure to CyberEssentials or ISO27001   Please contact me for further details.

SoCode has partnered with a niche consultancy start-up that is looking to increase their Brand Awareness and do things differently to their competition. The business is already incredibly successful in its own right with an owner who is one the most well networked in their specialist sector. You will take ownership of their creative mission and work closely with the Director to deliver engaging content that breaks the mould of traditional design in their sector. The final job description will be shaped by you with complete creative freedom to express their Brand as different and engaging! The business wants people who see things differently! Experience of the compete Adobe suite is a must. Typical duties would include: Design digital assets that support marketing initiatives Working closely with marketing team creating content for email campaigns Create all social graphics including videos & gifs for all social platforms Responsible for website graphics, banners & elements Develop mockups to support brand packaging and collateral Produce a broad range of deliverables, including layouts, graphics, and templates The right person would have: Natural story telling ability to evoke emotion through design Clean and sophisticated design aesthetic Conceptual thinker who can expertly navigate experimentation with control A keen eye for design and photography Robust experience and success in all forms of media, but particularly print, digital, branding, editorial, and packaging This really is an outstanding opportunity and not to be missed by a creative graphic designer looking for something different! Apply today to find out more.     

SoCode has partnered with a long established and highly success Cambridge based B2B technology business. This organisation has been operating for nearly 30 years and gone from strength to strength. Their proposition is unique and they constantly strive for innovation and launch of new product ranges. Following a restructure of their marketing department, they are going through major digital transformation and seeking an experienced Product Marketer to join the team.  Reporting directly to the Marketing Director you will be working in a highly professional team of 6. You will be the Product Marketing expert and be adept at turning complex technology into 'must have' innovation for their customer base. The Product Marketing Managerr will be the driving force behind world class content for new product launches and be able to research the market to ensure products are ahead of the competition. Of Graduate calibre and with extensive experience of the B2B technology market, you will be a key part of driving digital innovation at a pivotal time for the business.  Core duties include: Be responsible for effectively implementing strategies to best communicate features and benefits of new, and existing, products and services  Ensure the vision and value of new products are communicated both internally and externally  Deliver compelling, engaging and refreshing product content in line with the overall marketing launch plan, including, but not limited to: launch presentations, product information (datasheets, brochures, websites, demo videos etc.), webinars, and competitive positioning Undertake market research to support product launch value proposition and prepare/deliver relevant analysis  A hybrid working model is on offer and the post holder will be expected to undertake international travel if required (when permitted). This is an urgent hire and a full job description is available on application.        

SoCode is proud to be partnering with a disruptive, VC backed, tech start-up with whose ground-breaking technology has multiple sustainability applications for real time data monitoring in the IoT. Their data insights are being used by various conservation organisations globally. They have recently completed a significant round of funding that enables them to invest in establishing dedicated production and further R&D as they drive growth into new sectors. This role offers the opportunity to ultimately grow an R&D team and move into the SLT. The business has trebled in size year on year since its inception.  You will hold a top Engineering degree from a leading Russell Group University and ideally have experience within a similar role in the Tech start-up space. An accomplished Engineer with a real passion for technology and sustainability, you will work closely with the founders to shape the manufacturing and R&D strategy. You will be responsible for establishing robust manufacturing processes with sub-contract manufacturers in the far east. Ideally you will have strong technical knowledge of injection moulding techniques. Core duties: Generate concepts and design new technology to expand the product range Supervise and contribute to mechanical design innovaiton Manage R&D projects and planning field trials Design and streamline production processes Ensure on time delivery and high quality standards An oustanding opportunity to join an early stage tech business with ambitous plans and ground breaking ideas. This is not one to be missed! A full job description is available on application.      

SoCode are proud to be working with an exciting technology business, which are looking to expand their software development team. The team is currently undergoing huge transformation and are hoping to enhance their services. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will be working with current and new technologies – receiving constant development and training. You will be joining a team responsible for the customer applications, internal operational systems and company’s website. What you will need: .Net including C#, ASP.NET, Azure, Serverless Azure functions, Angular framework and TypeScript, Cordova, Visual Studio, VSTS, N-Unit and Git. Exposure to SQL and NoSQL databases such as Azure, CosmosDB or MongoDB. Knowledge of software and database design patterns The position is offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000 as well as a flexible working approach – being mostly remote and then one or two days in the office per week. You will also have the chance to work with a great team of like-minded individuals. If this sounds like a role you or someone you know might be interested in - please get in touch!

Mechanical Team Lead | Printing | Cambridge | £55-65k We are currently working with a hi-tech capital equipment manufacturer, based on the outskirts of Cambridge, in their search for a Mechanical Team Lead. This organisation is long established and boasts an engineering team who have trained at some of the world's leading universities. The business has pivoted in the last 18 months to focus on NPD and production improvements. As the team lead you will be responsible and accountable for the technical output of the Mechanical Team while remaining hands on and review designs and manage the technical aspects. You will also work across the full development lifecycle, from technical specification through design, build, test and validation, to commercial release, production and customer. You will be leading and growing the Mechanical Team’s capability to support development projects through recruitment, mentoring and training.   Key Experience Needed: Solid people management, mentoring and training experience. Minimum degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. Extensive knowledge of CAD systems, preferably Solidworks. Solid experience of mechanical design for interfacing to electrical and pneumatic components. Solid experience of designing and building mechanical parts and assemblies for mixed technology equipment in a manufacturing company   So, if you like the ad, or you’d at least like to know some more, what’s next? You have 3 options…. Number 1: Click the little apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss before your CV or application goes anywhere) Number 2: Email me directly on louis@socode.co.uk Number 3: You can find me on LinkedIn, trust me there’s not many people with the surname Plevin