Lead Engineer
Location: Near Monmouth | Hours: 37 per week | Department: Engineering
Are you ready to build your future with a global engineering leader? Located in a prime spot for commuters from Monmouth and the surrounding areas, our Engineering department is expanding. We are looking for a lead engineer to join our team across Design, Technical Support, and Contracts Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Delivery
Produce mechanical designs, calculations, and technical documentation in line with customer requirements and engineering standards
Ensure compliance with relevant industry, safety, environmental, and legal standards
Take ownership of design work from concept through to manufacture supportCompliance, Quality & Risk
Apply strong engineering judgement to manage technical and H&S risk
Support quality initiatives and ensure accurate, right-first-time outputs
Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and PPE requirementsTechnical & Business Support
Provide engineering input across Sales, Operations, and wider business functions
Support technical issue resolution across group companies
Attend internal and external meetings to support project deliveryContinuous Improvement & Delivery
Support engineering strategy and departmental KPIs
Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency
Promote teamwork, accountability, and high engineering standards
What You'll Need
Essential
BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
Proven experience in mechanical design within an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong ability to take ownership of technical work and deliver complex engineering solutions
Competent in 2D and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Creo or similar)
Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving ability
Understanding of engineering standards, legislation, and safety requirements
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systemsDesirable
Working towards or holding IEng / CEng status
Experience in technical authority or design approval responsibilities
Experience working with customers and suppliers on technical matters