Lead Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Design Engineer to act as the primary technical contact for complex site projects, including bespoke, automation, or production machinery installations. The role focuses on ensuring seamless system integration by optimising operational processes, troubleshooting technical challenges, and providing actionable feedback to enhance future designs.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for bespoke or new machine installations.
• Lead the integration of complex systems, optimising operational performance and resolving technical issues.
• Provide feedback to enhance design processes and future projects.
• Guide and mentor technical teams, promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing across disciplines.
• Coordinate project timelines, manage multiple high-priority tasks, and ensure stakeholders meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Solve intricate engineering problems by applying advanced analytical skills and integrating technical and managerial perspectives.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration and maintain clear communication across all project stakeholders.

• HNC/HND in a technical field (preferably Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience in bespoke machine design.
• Proven record of successfully managing and delivering projects.
• Commissioning and site experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of design and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Solid Works (concepts, layouts, detailing, and dimensioning to ISO standards).
• Ability to support design ideas with appropriate calculations and formulae.

• Salary – up to £65K (DOE)
• Hybrid role: 3 days a week in the office
• Pension and Group Personal Pension
• Health Cash Plan
• Private Health Care
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Scheme
• Supplementary Pay Scheme & Cycle to work scheme

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED JOB – CANDIDATES REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP OR ON PSW VISA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.