Lead Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer

A sector-leading manufacturer of complex engineered components supplied to the aerospace, automotive, defence and high technology industries is seeking a Lead Engineer to join their team. You will play a pivotal role in defining technical requirements, providing direction to the team and ensuring successful New Product Introduction.

• Lead a team of Engineers proving guidance, direction and coaching.
• Develop existing and new tooling designs manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Investigate non-conformances with a view to establishing the root cause and implementing changes.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the customer and develop solid long-term relationships.
• Define, manage, and validate product requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Be the company customer point for NPI & manufacturing programs.
• Produce Engineering drawings.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, stakeholders, and external partners to drive system design, development, and delivery.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout the engineering lifecycle.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a STEM-related discipline.
• A good understanding of precision engineering processes (machining preferred but not essential).
• The ability to lead mechanical design work packages.
• Previous experience working in a highly regulated sector (aerospace and/or defence preferred).
• Demonstrable experience in applying mechanical engineering for various products along with different stages of a product lifecycle.
• Experience in using Solidworks or other 3D modelling software.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence across the business