Design Engineering Team Leader

Black Pearl Consult is hiring an experienced Design Engineering Team Leader specializing in technical engineering design, responsible for leading a design team and overseeing projects from initial concept through design, development, testing, and final delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in 3D CAD/CAE design, project management, technical problem-solving, and team leadership, with the ability to manage complex engineering projects with minimal supervision.

• Lead and monitor engineering design projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with technical requirements.
• Develop 3D models, prototypes, dimensional drawings, installation drawings, and detailed engineering documentation.
• Review customer specifications, plans, and technical documentation and translate requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Manage and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), calculations, design parameters, and technical documentation.
• Analyse design issues, identify root causes, implement solutions, and support testing and simulation activities.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations and solutions.
• Support tender proposals, product compliance documentation, cost proposals, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Liaise with internal departments, project teams, sales teams, suppliers, and customers on technical and design requirements.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet required quality, functionality, performance, and customer specifications.
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior engineers.
• Monitor team performance and identify training and development requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering function.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, engineering standards, and confidentiality requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in design engineering and 3D CAD/CAE.
• Advanced proficiency in Creo, Fusion 360, or comparable 3D design software.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs, product development, and technical documentation.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects and meeting project deadlines.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising an engineering team.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and complex design requirements simultaneously.