Mechanical Design Team Lead

Due to continued growth, a market-leading technology OEM are looking to hire a Mechanical Design Team Lead to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a newly created position with a focus managing a team of Design Engineers to design, develop, and deliver as range of complex electro-mechanical products.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and inspire a talented team of 4 mechanical design engineers through projects of varying complexity, introducing cutting-edge technologies to market.
• Responsible for the successful design, development, and delivery of robust products in line with project requirements
• Applying design for quality methodologies and tools to ensure a robust, repeatable and reliable designs whilst optimising consumer value.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure an efficient and functional design scheme, whilst identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.

To be considered for this position, candidates need to have proven experience managing Mechanical Design Engineers either as a Team Lead or a Senior/Principal Engineer. Prior experience designing complex products using a 3D CAD package (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, Solid Edge, etc) is also required.

The position also requires strong project management skills and the ability to work with cross functional teams. It would be advantageous to have experience in any of the following areas: plastic injection moulding, castings, and/or designing for harsh environments (shock, vibration, thermal).

Alongside a competitive salary, the position includes a substantial benefits package of 33 days holiday, annual bonus, pension scheme up to 9%, private medical cover, life insurance, and an electric car scheme.