Job Title: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Location:
Rochester – On-site (work from home ½ day Friday)
Role Type:
Permanent
Client:
Gold Group Ltd
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
1
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
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 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 external.
* Preparing project plans, leading teams, and monitoring progress and budgets.
* Managing resource plans and allocating Mechanical Engineering resources.
* Supporting bids with estimates and proposal documentation.
* Conducting performance and development reviews within the team.
* Ensuring compliance with departmental and company policies.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in product development from concept to production.
* Previous team leadership and project management experience.
* Experience with avionic systems, optical displays, mechatronics, electronics packaging, composites, additive manufacturing, testing, and measurement equipment is advantageous.
* Experience in preparing technical datasets and using CAD tools, preferably CREO, along with TeamCenter, DOORs, and JIRA.
This is a great opportunity for career progression. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as the position is expected to fill quickly.
#J-18808-Ljbffr