Role: Lead Design Engineer
Type: Permanent
Pay: Competitive salary + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:00 (Early finish on a Friday)
Location: Birmingham
I’m currently representing a leading Engineering company, in the Manufacturing industry. They’re looking for a Lead Design Engineer to join them on a permanent basis due to growth in the company.
Lead Design Engineer
Job Description
Project Leadership: Guides multi-skilled technical teams, setting expectations, offering feedback, and steering complex projects through clear coordination and communication.
Project Planning & Delivery: Manages design work from start to finish, keeping tasks on track, juggling deadlines, and ensuring quality and budget targets are met.
Engineering Design & Development: Carries out advanced design and simulation work, focusing on efficiency, cost, and sustainability; leads testing and refinement of new or updated systems.
Collaboration: Works closely with internal teams and outside partners to make sure design goals are aligned, practical, and well-executed.
Technical Documentation: Keeps up with current industry methods, supports the team technically, and maintains accurate records and regular updates for senior leaders.
Lead Design Engineer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
Holds a HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Extensive experience with designing rotating equipment machinery
Solid experience with project management – leading projects
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficient in CAD ideally SolidWorks
If you feel you’re a good fit for the Lead Design Engineer, please click ‘apply’ or call Amar in the Birmingham office for a confidential discussion