Mechanical Design Team Lead

Sector:
Engineering Reference: 15924A leading manufacturer of bespoke process equipment are looking for a Mechanical Design Team Lead to join their team! Designing and manufacturing innovative equipment for customers across the UK and worldwide, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business working on complex engineering projects.

This role entails an exciting mix of hands-on mechanical design and technical team leadership. The successful Mechanical Design Team Lead will be responsible for providing technical direction to the Mechanical Design team, allocating workloads, coordinating engineering resources and supporting project delivery. You will work closely with Project Engineers, Controls Engineers, Manufacturing and Purchasing teams to ensure designs are practical, safe and manufacturable.

The role will also involve producing 2D and 3D CAD designs, manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation, alongside leading design reviews, managing technical challenges and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Team Lead with experience in bespoke machinery, process equipment or capital equipment to take the next step in their career!

Mechanical Design Team Lead Requirements:

HNC/D or Degree in Mechanical Engineering3D CAD – Inventor (or similar)
Proven process machinery design experience – ideally for the Pharmaceutical / Containment sectorATEX standards

Leadership experience (highly desirable)
Mechanical Design Team Lead Benefits:

Hybrid working up to 50%25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holidays increasing with long service

Private medical scheme

Company pension scheme with enhanced contributions

Optional private medical insurance

Company sick payLife assurance and income protection
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts platform

Training and development funding

If you have the required skills for this Mechanical Design Team Lead position or would like to learn more, please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can also call Fleur Pratt on If this role isn’t of interest, but you know of someone who could be, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.

Chroma is acting as an employment business with regards to this position.