As a Mechanical Lead Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across multiple scopes and projects, directing onshore and offshore engineering teams. You will be accountable for design quality, compliance, and delivery, leading design reviews and driving validation through mock-ups and simulations.
Requirements
- Qualified to Degree level or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in leading others and working as part of a cross-functional team.
- A broad mechanical engineering knowledge, including: 3D parametric modelling using Catia V5 or comparable high-end CAD systems, and production of 2D detail drawings from full installation level down to individual parts
- Bill of Material (BOM) creation and management, alongside concept design, translating customer requirements into compliant engineering solutions
- 3D/2D and technical document checking and approval to relevant internal/external standards.
- Material selection (steel, aluminium, composites, rubber) and mechanical jointing techniques including bolting, welding, and bonding
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance application, and the ability to both perform and approve tolerance stack-up calculations.
- Understanding of material properties, including risks such as bimetallic corrosion
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, casting, extrusion, moulding, etc.)
- Clash detection and resolution, structural compliance, and an appreciation of weight management
- Familiarity with ECODESIGN principles, including fire & smoke requirements and ergonomics
- Root cause analysis and fault finding using methodologies such as 5 Why and fishbone analysis
- Strong time management, with a clear sense of urgency and prioritisation
- A structured, organised, and hands-on approach to engineering tasks
- Clear and effective communication skills, dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
- Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
- A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle
