Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Platform Recruitment Suffolk, East of England; England 4 days ago

Type Full Time
Pay £60,000 – £65,000
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer focuses on leading mechanical design engineer.

What the role involves

  • Leading Mechanical Design Engineer.
  • Leading product enhancement and customisation projects from concept through to release.
  • Provide day to day leadership of the design team.
  • Managing engineering changes, technical documentation, and drawing updates.
  • Produce 2D and 3D CAD models.
  • Supporting manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and production teams with technical queries.

Skills and requirements

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
  • Previous experience leading and mentoring engineers.
  • Strong 2D and 3D CAD modelling experience.
  • Good understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Confirmed role details

  • Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will play a key role in leading day to day activities, product improvement, customisation projects, and technical support activ.
  • Design, problem solving, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • This position would suit a proactive engineer who enjoys a mix of leadership.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving
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