Job Description
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Mechanical Engineering Team Lead
Location: Wimbledon / Kingston on Thames localitySalary: £75,000 - £85,000 Base Salary + BenefitsSecurity Clearance: SC (or eligible)Nationality Requirement:UK Nationals only
The Opportunity
This is more than just a leadership role - it's an opportunity to shape the future of advanced engineering programmes that support critical UK and international capabilities. As a Mechanical Engineering Lead, you will take ownership of a high-performing team, driving excellence across the full engineering lifecycle - from early concept through to development, qualification, production, and in-service support. You will play a key role in developing engineering capability, ensuring best practice, and delivering robust, high-quality mechanical solutions in a highly regulated and technically demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and line manage a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers, supporting performance, development and well-being
* Oversee engineering outputs including designs, analysis, technical documentation and compliance reviews
* Drive delivery of complex engineering activities such as development programmes, failure investigations and root cause analysis
* Ensure projects are delivered to quality, cost and schedule targets
* Manage resource planning, including recruitment, workload balancing and outsourcing decisions
* Develop team capability through competency frameworks, training plans and career development initiatives
* Promote continuous improvement across processes, tools, design practices and engineering standards
* Contribute to wider strategic engineering initiatives and business objectives
What We're Looking ForEssential
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience developing mechanical or electro-mechanical systems within defence, maritime or aerospace environments
* Strong CAD experience
* Solid understanding of mechanical design, design for manufacture, and analysis techniques (including hand calculations and FEA)
* Experience leading technical teams through full product development lifecycles
* Ability to review and approve engineering designs, drawings and stress analyses
* Experience conducting structured root cause analysis and troubleshooting
* Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
* Chartered Engineer status
* Experience with CREO, Windchill or similar CAD/PLM systems
* Knowledge of material properties and treatments, particularly aluminium and steel
* Awareness of REACH and RoHS standards
* Experience using FEA, CFD and understanding of manufacturing processes
Why Apply?
* Lead impactful engineering work supporting critical national capability
* Shape and grow a talented engineering team
* Work on complex, technically challenging projects
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Clear pathway into senior leadership
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