Job Description
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Competitive Salary + Package including medicash + flexible start/finish times
West Lancashire
Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a passion for engineering excellence and a drive to lead from the front? We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join a high-impact team developing next-generation incineration systems where you will play a key role in shaping the future of advanced thermal technologies.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that combines technical design, engineering innovation and team development within a company that delivers real-world solutions to global environmental challenges.
The Role:
As Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take the reins of the mechanical design function, guiding a small team, maintaining design standards and delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for complex industrial products.
You will be hands-on, involved in every stage of the product lifecycle whilst ensuring design quality, process efficiency, and technical integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop and optimise mechanical systems and components for high-temperature industrial incinerators
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design engineers
* Review and approve designs, ensuring adherence to standards, cost targets and manufacturability
* Champion design for manufacture, material optimisation and cost reduction initiatives
* Perform mechanical analysis, including FEA and CFD to validate performance and reliability
* Streamline design processes and uphold mechanical design best practices
* Collaborate with the electrical design team to ensure full system integration
* Support manufacturing and installation teams, providing practical and technical input throughout
Requirements:
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
* Proven experience in mechanical design of industrial machinery or heavy capital equipment
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, machining and fabrication
* Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, thermodynamics and materials
* Proficient in CAD tools and engineering analysis software (FEA/CFD)
* Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on, practical mindset
* Confident working cross-functionally and communicating clearly with engineers, fabricators and customers
* Experience leading or mentoring design teams is highly desirable
Why Join?
* Competitive package including salary up to £55K + Medicash + Flexible start/finish, 37.5 hour week
* Take a lead role in a growing business with global reach and a focus on environmental sustainability
* Be part of a collaborative team where innovation and practical engineering go hand-in-hand
* Enjoy a hands-on role with real responsibility and visible impact
* Shape the future of a high-performance mechanical design function
Interested? Apply Now