Mechanical Design Lead
Posted 16 April by
Premier Engineering
Easy Apply
TERM- Permanent
LOCATION - Washington
SALARY- £45,000 - £55,000 (Dependant on experience)
My client designs and manufactures Automation and Special Purpose Machinery for a variety of sectors. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Lead to join their team near Washington on a permanent basis.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
- Previous experience in a similar role in an Automation or SPM environment
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
- Leadership qualities, being able to work well and motivate others within the Design Team
- 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
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Working with the Design Manager in translating conceptual designs into working designs within budget parameters
- Managing allocated Mechanical Design Engineers
- Overseeing projects to ensure milestones are being hit accordingly
- Being involved in final assembly of products
- Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
- Identifying high risk technical elements of projects and ensuring suitable mitigations are in place to achieve costs and milestones
- Providing leadership and motivation for the design team
- Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects
For more information about this role please apply, or email Tom O'Reilly on who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks, Premier Group
Reference: 52477707
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