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Currently working with a famous automotive brand in Leicestershire to find a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. A competitive salary is on offer as well as an excellent benefits package.
The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of a package of automotive components. Duties will include:
- Design and development of a package of automotive components, supported by Specialists and Chief Engineers.
- Working on design projects from concept through to delivery.
- Delivering projects to the time, cost, quality and specification in line with design processes and KPI's.
- Contributing to the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project plans.
- Collaborating with the entire supply chain to ensure that team working is maximised.
- Mentoring junior team members.
- Escalating concerns, issues and risks up through the reporting chain.
To be successful in the role of Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, the ideal candidate will offer the following skills:
- MEng or BEng Degree in an Engineering related subject.
- Core understanding of design engineering with a highly technical approach.
- Experience of a 3D CAD package, ideally Creo but all CAD packages will be considered, and full training will be given on Creo if you haven't currently got experience in this.
- Being accountable for tasks assigned by Area and Functional Leads.
- Beneficial to have previous experience of working within an automotive/manufacturing environment.
- Design for manufacture (DFM).
- Ability to think ahead regarding design with a focus on powerful and validated solutions.
- Leadership skills and a willingness to guide and coach team members as required.
In return you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Very competitive starting salary.
- Competitive holiday entitlement as well as additional Annual Leave.
- Half day on Fridays.
- Company benefits platform.
- Top level Life Assurance Scheme.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Company benefits platform.
- Employee discounts.
- Employee purchase / lease scheme.
- Excellent training and career progression opportunities.
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