Lead Mechanical Engineer
We are working with an innovative engineering business seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in leading and owning the design and development of complex, multi-part engineered equipment.
This role will suit an engineer who has worked through the full design lifecycle, from concept and requirements capture through to detailed design, validation, manufacture, and in-service support. It is also an opportunity to have sole ownership of the products development and build a team over time.
The Role
You will act as the technical lead on mechanical design activities, working closely with cross-functional teams including electronics, manufacturing, supply chain, and project management.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading the end-to-end mechanical design process for complex assemblies and systems
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Translating product requirements into robust mechanical solutions
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Ownership of concept generation, detailed design, tolerancing, and design for manufacture (DFM/DFA)
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Managing and reviewing CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation
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Supporting prototype build, test, verification, and design iteration
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Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and design authority within the team
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Liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers throughout the development cycle
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Supporting continuous improvement of design standards, tools, and processes
Required Experience & Skills
* Strong experience in mechanical or product design of multi-part equipment or systems
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Proven involvement across the full product development lifecycle
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Advanced 3D CAD capability (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, NX or similar)
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Experience designing assemblies with multiple interfaces, tolerances, and moving parts
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Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, moulding, assembly)
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Ability to balance technical detail with delivery deadlines
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Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or performance-driven environments is advantageous
Desirable
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Experience leading projects or acting as a technical authority
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Exposure to electromechanical or mechatronic products
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Knowledge of verification & validation, testing, and design reviews
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Background in industrial equipment, special purpose machinery, or engineered products
Why Apply?
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Opportunity to work on technically interesting, engineered products, not commodity design
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High level of autonomy and influence over design decisions
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Collaborative engineering environment with real scope for progression
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Long-term, stable role within a growing engineering team
If you’re an engineer who enjoys owning designs from concept to reality and working on complex mechanical systems, we’d like to hear from you