Bristol, UK | Hybrid (Tue–Thu onsite)
SPX Radiodetection designs world-leading technology that helps protect critical infrastructure globally. As we continue to evolve toward more integrated, systems-based products, we are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to help shape the future of our engineering capability.
This is a high-impact leadership role combining technical authority, people leadership, and product industrialisation within a fast-paced electromechanical environment.
The Role
You’ll lead a mechanical engineering team while driving the development of ruggedised products from concept through to high-volume manufacture.
Working closely with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, you’ll champion a “right first time” mindset — improving standards, challenging shortcuts, and ensuring products are robust, manufacturable, and built for demanding real-world environments.
The role will focus approximately 70% on NPI and 30% on sustaining engineering activities.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading mechanical architecture and technical direction across product development
* Managing and developing a team of engineers
* Driving DFM/DFA, industrialisation, and supplier collaboration
* Improving engineering standards, design reviews, and accountability
* Supporting tooling, injection moulding, die-casting, and ruggedised product design
* Leading root-cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
* Collaborating across mechanical, electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience developing complex electromechanical products
* Previous engineering team leadership experience
* Expert SolidWorks capability
* Experience within fast-moving manufacturing or product development environments
* Strong understanding of industrialisation and manufacturing processes
* Someone confident challenging decisions and driving engineering standards
* Passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
Experience within electronics, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, utilities, or ruggedised products would be highly beneficial.
Why Join SPX Radiodetection?
* Work on market-leading technology with global impact
* Influence the future of innovative system-based products
* Join a collaborative engineering culture with visible leadership support
* Play a key role in improving engineering capability and product quality
* Hybrid working environment with onsite collaboration Tuesday–Thursday
If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, leading from the front, and building products the right way, we’d love to hear from you