Lead Design Engineer
Location: Blackburn
Sector: Capital Equipment / Special Purpose Machinery
Pay: £45,000 - £53,000 (DOE) + Benefits
A newly created role with real impact
This is not a replacement hire.
The Lead Design Engineer position has been created as a direct result of increased workload and continued business growth.
With the Engineering Director currently overseeing both strategic direction and day‑to‑day design activities, there is now a need for someone to step in and take ownership of project delivery, ensuring designs are executed efficiently, to a high standard, and on time.
This role sits between the Engineering Director and the Design Team, playing a key part in how projects are delivered moving forward.
The role
This is a hands‑on leadership position. You'll remain technically involved in design work, while also acting as the focal point for the Design Team on live projects.
Key areas include:
* Provide direction, coordination, and support to ensure the team delivers.
* Leading design activity across multiple projects
* Supporting and guiding Design Engineers on technical delivery
* Acting as the link between Engineering Director and Design Team
* Ensuring designs are completed to specification, on time, and within scope
* Maintaining design standards and consistency across projects
* Contributing to continuous improvement in design processes and workflows
What they're looking for
* Strong background in capital equipment / special purpose machinery design
* Proven experience in a senior design engineer or lead design role
* Ability to balance hands‑on design work with team coordination
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and practical design
Why this role stands out
* Newly created position with scope to shape it
* Clear progression pathway as the business continues to grow
* Strong order book and long‑term project pipeline
* Opportunity to influence how design projects are delivered
Interested?
If you're currently operating at Senior Design Engineer level and stepping into a leadership role, or already leading design projects and looking for a role with more influence, this is worth a conversation
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