JOB – Lead Mechanical Engineer
LOCATION – West London
TERM – Permanent
SALARY – Competitive, dependent on experience
My client is developing next-generation mass data storage hardware using pioneering holographic technology. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their West London team on a permanent basis.
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Around 8 years of relevant industry experience within mechanical engineering, precision hardware, or mechanical systems
• Experience leading the delivery of mechanical systems, subsystems, or significant mechanical workstreams
• Strong understanding of mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods
• Experience integrating mechanical systems beyond isolated component design
• Hands-on experience building, testing, debugging, and improving mechanical hardware
• Familiarity with mechanical failure modes relating to wear, alignment, tension, friction, or material handling
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams during system integration
• Ability to document technical requirements, risks, test methods, and engineering decisions clearly
• Exposure to production environments, supplier coordination, or manufacturing-focused design
• Excellent communication, organisation, and technical leadership skills
• Experience with precision mechanical systems, motion control, or positioning mechanisms would be advantageous
• Experience supporting products through EVT, DVT, PVT, or production launch phases would be beneficial
The Lead Mechanical Engineer role will involve:
• Taking technical ownership of a key mechanical workstream within the media handling system
• Establishing mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods
• Developing test methods, rigs, and verification approaches for tape movement and positioning
• Reducing technical risks relating to tape positioning, path control, and system repeatability
• Supporting drive system integration and resolving mechanical risks through structured build and test activities
• Improving life-test methods and assessing tape management behaviour under operating conditions
• Peer reviewing mechanical designs, test plans, and verification evidence
• Guiding engineers technically and supporting wider engineering workstreams
• Working closely with mechanical, mechatronics, electronics, and controls teams
• Supporting the transition from prototype through to production and launch
The company are offering:
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Employer pension contributions
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• A collaborative and highly technical working environment
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.
Many thanks, Premier Group