ROLE- Lead Mechanical Design EngineerLOCATION- SouthamptonTERM- PermanentSALARY- £55,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment for a variety of industries. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
* Be a self-starter, with strong leadership skills and the ability to own projects, work independently and implement your own ideas
* At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
* Strong 3D CAD skills with SolidWorks ideally, SolidWorks PDM experience would be preferred
* Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
* Experience in Aerospace, Defence or related industries would be beneficial
* Knowledge of sheet metal and machined parts
* Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Proficient using MS Office
* Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
* Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve: