We are seeking a Mechanical Team Lead to join a high-performing engineering team developing cutting-edge, complex technology products. This role is centred on technical leadership, guiding, mentoring, and enabling a team of engineers while remaining closely involved in hands-on design and engineering delivery.
You will act as the technical cornerstone of the team, driving engineering best practice, setting direction, and ensuring high-quality execution across multi-disciplinary development programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, fostering a strong technical culture and high-performance mindset
* Act as the primary technical authority within the mechanical function, guiding design decisions and problem-solving approaches
* Drive engineering excellence by establishing and improving design processes, standards, and ways of working
* Identify skills gaps within the team and actively support both technical growth and career development
* Oversee and coordinate complex project work packages, ensuring successful delivery across multiple concurrent programmes
* Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure cohesive, system-level integration
* Balance hands-on design involvement with leadership responsibilities, leading by example in technical delivery
* Support resource planning and team structure decisions, ensuring the team is set up for success.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams within a mechanical design environment
* Strong track record of delivering complex product development projects, ideally within high-tech industries
* Deep expertise in mechanical design across the full product lifecycle
* Experience working with precision engineering and complex assemblies, including optical systems integration
* Strong knowledge of design for manufacture, including precision machined and sheet metal components
* Proficiency in SolidWorks; experience with FEA or flow simulation is advantageous
* Highly capable hands-on engineer with the ability to guide others through complex technical challenges
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
Apply today or contact Gemma for more information!