Role: Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Hethel, Norfolk
Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site
My client, a UK-based engineering firm specializing in electric drive systems for vehicles and power equipment, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer. This role involves managing the mechanical design team, providing technical direction, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development of mechanical designs and assembly processes for electric drive systems
* Plan and coordinate engineering standards and documentation
* Collaborate with suppliers to transition concepts into high-volume production, optimizing for cost, quality, and manufacturability
* Support internal workshops in building prototypes and test rigs
* Manage the mechanical team with a focus on development, process adherence, and continuous improvement
Required Experience
1. Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered status is a plus)
2. Experience in high-volume, low-cost mechanical design for harsh environments (eg, automotive, agricultural)
3. Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software and mechanical drawings
4. Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture, production engineering, and processes such as NPI, JPD, PDR, CDR, a...