Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted 30 April by Premier Engineering
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£55,000 - £70,000 per annum
Southampton , Hampshire
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Premier Engineering
ROLE- Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Southampton

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £55,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment for a variety of industries. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

  • Be a self-starter, with strong leadership skills and the ability to own projects, work independently and implement your own ideas
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
  • Strong 3D CAD skills with SolidWorks ideally, SolidWorks PDM experience would be preferred
  • Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Experience in Aerospace, Defence or related industries would be beneficial
  • Knowledge of sheet metal and machined parts
  • Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Proficient using MS Office
  • Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
  • Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team


The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

  • Using SolidWorks for concept design and producing technical drawings
  • Implementing PDM software
  • Hiring and managing 1-2 direct reports
  • Liaising with manufacturing providers
  • Being involved in final assembly of products
  • Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
  • Updating 3D models and drawings
  • Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
  • Checking drawings for sign off
  • Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects


If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

Reference: 52554693

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