Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of engineered-to-order capital equipment, supplying bespoke machinery to customers in highly regulated sectors. They have an excellent reputation for engineering quality and are now looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to head up their design function. The role This is a hands-on leadership position. You’ll set the technical direction for a team of mechanical design engineers while still taking ownership of your own design projects, from concept through to manufacture. If you enjoy staying close to the engineering while developing a team and improving how things are done, this is a great next step. Key responsibilities * Lead and support the mechanical design team, acting as the go-to person for technical decisions, design reviews and engineering escalations * Make sure designs are safe, practical, manufacturable and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements * Plan and prioritise the team’s workload, allocating resources across multiple live projects and holding regular progress meetings * Develop standard designs, engineering tools and best-practice methods, and drive continuous improvement across the department * Work closely with project, controls, manufacturing and purchasing colleagues, reporting on progress, resourcing and technical risks * Deliver selected projects yourself, producing equipment designs and manufacturi...