Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineering Technical Leadership Project Delivery Location: North West England Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience The Role at a Glance An established engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Design professional to oversee technical design activities, coordinate engineering resources and support the delivery of bespoke equipment projects. This position offers a combination of hands-on mechanical design and team leadership. You will guide design engineers, manage competing workloads, improve engineering processes and ensure projects progress from initial concept through to manufacture. The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical design expertise, sound engineering judgement and the ability to coordinate technical activities within a multidisciplinary environment. What You''ll Be Responsible For Leading Engineering Design Provide day-to-day technical guidance to mechanical design engineers, resolving complex design challenges and supporting key engineering decisions. Ensure equipment designs meet customer specifications, safety requirements and manufacturing standards. Oversee design reviews, engineering risk assessments and technical problem-solving. Establish and maintain consistent engineering standards, design methodologies and reusable solutions. Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, quality and engineering processes. Managing Workloads and Developing the Team Plan, prioritise and ..... full job details .....