Lead Mechanical Engineer
We’re looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to take on a key technical leadership role within a complex hardware programme.
You will act as the technical lead for tape handling and control, ensuring robust mechanical performance across the system. This is a hands-on role where you will guide design, integration, and verification activities while influencing technical direction across the team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods to ensure reliable system behaviour
* Developing test methods, rigs, and validation approaches for tape movement, positioning, and repeatability
* Reducing technical risk related to tape positioning, path control, and mechanical interfaces
* Supporting initial system integration, identifying risks early and resolving them through structured build and test activities
* Enhancing life-test methodologies to assess tape management performance under realistic operating conditions
* Peer reviewing mechanical designs, test plans, and verification evidence to ensure technical quality
* Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers without formal line management responsibility
Your experience will include:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
* Around 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering or precision hardware development
* Proven experience leading the delivery of mechanical systems, subsystems, or major workstreams
* Experience defining mechanical requirements, tolerances, repeatability, and verification strategies
* Understanding of quality requirements for mechanical systems, beyond performance metrics
* Hands-on experience building, testing, debugging, and improving mechanical hardware
* Knowledge of mechanical failure modes (e.g. wear, alignment, tension, friction, material handling)
* Experience working cross-functionally during system integration
Apply now or contact Gemma for more information.