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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Peterborough
Client: Gold Group Ltd
Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Rochester – On-site (work from home ½ day Friday)
Role Type: Permanent
Our client, an established aerospace & defence manufacturing firm in Rochester, requires an experienced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities include:
* Preparing and presenting Mechanical Development Plans, Design Scheme Data Packs, and other engineering details for internal review and customer forums.
* Peer reviewing work of other mechanical engineers, including designs, data, calculations, and reports.
* Chairing design review panels at various levels, both internal and customer-facing.
* Preparing project plans, leading a team, and monitoring progress and budgets.
* Managing resource plans and allocation of Mechanical Engineering resources.
* Supporting bids and proposals with estimates and documentation.
* Conducting performance and development reviews and contributing to salary reviews.
* Ensuring adherence to departmental and company policies.
Requirements:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
* Proven product development experience from concept to production.
* Leadership and project management experience.
* Experience with avionic systems, optical displays, mechatronics, electronics packaging, composites, additive manufacturing, testing, and measurement equipment.
* Experience preparing technical datasets (drawings/MBD).
* Proficiency with CAD tools, preferably CREO, and experience with TeamCenter, DOORs, and JIRA is advantageous.
This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression. Interested candidates should apply promptly as the position is expected to be filled quickly.
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