Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team working on complex electromechanical systems for highly regulated markets. The role is hands-on and involves designing mechanical structures, rotating drives, and integrated control systems while ensuring all work meets industry standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Guide and support team members, helping them develop professionally.

• Produce and update mechanical designs, assembly, and detailed drawings using company CAD tools.

• Identify effective engineering solutions to tasks and projects, keeping work on schedule and aligned with standards.

• Prepare documentation, datasheets, and designs to support costing, testing, and production.

• Work closely with production, project management, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure engineering outputs meet overall objectives.

• Monitor technical delivery, safety, and compliance, highlighting potential risks.

• Attend design reviews and create technical reports as needed.
  
  

Required Experience and Skills of the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in mechanical design, including producing complex drawings and models.

• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

• Understanding of working to standards in regulated or high-compliance environments.

• Competent with MS Office applications.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers or apprentices is desirable.
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good time management and ability to work to deadlines.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

This is an opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects in a secure, growing engineering environment where innovation and precision are essential.

If you are interested please get in touch with Bella from ReeVR Talent.