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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Job in Bournemouth, Dorset County, BH1, England, UK
Listing for: Morgan Gray
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Product Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:

Bournemouth

Salary:
Competitive + Benefits

Hybrid:
Up to 2 days WFH (post‑qualifying period)

Industry: Global Engineering & Product Innovation

A globally recognised, award‑winning engineering organisation is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive key design work streams across new product development and continuous improvement. This is a high‑impact role where you’ll shape product direction, provide technical leadership, and ensure alignment across engineering, product, and operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Lead mechanical and product design activities from concept through to launch

* Turn early concepts into validated, manufacturable solutions

* Work closely with NPI teams to refine designs and ensure production readiness

* Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing partners to optimise DFM, quality and cost

* Coordinate V&V, including FMEA, prototype builds and testing

* Run design reviews and drive resolution of engineering challenges

* Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, supporting their technical development

About You

* Proven experience leading mechanical or product design projects end‑to‑end

* Strong 3D CAD capability (Solid Edge, Solid Works, Inventor, Creo, etc.)

* Passionate about design, problem‑solving and delivering high‑quality products

Desirable experience:

* Sheet metal design

* Plastic injection moulding

* Integrating electronic/electrical components

* Consumer product development

* HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar

Benefits

* Unlimited holiday

* Company pension

* Discretionary annual bonus

* Hybrid working (after qualifying period)
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