Lead Design Engineer Location: Sunderland Salary: Competitive - DoE Jackson Hogg is proud to be partnering with a leading engineering consultancy as they expand their team with the appointment of a Lead Design Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that specialises in delivering bespoke, heavy machinery engineering projects across a range of industrial sectors. With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, this role offers significant scope for career development. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, project management, and procurement—to lead the design function, ensuring that all solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations. Key Responsibilities: * Take ownership of design deliverables for bespoke, turnkey engineering projects. * Lead and mentor the design team, supporting performance management and development. * Produce and manage large, complex models and assemblies using AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Inventor, or Tekla. * Create site layouts, technical drawings, part and assembly schematics, and design documentation. * Develop designs from sketches, specifications, and client requirements. * Oversee design activities from concept through to delivery, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal standards. * Conduct and validate work from both in-house and exte...