Lead Mechanical Engineer

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom KwickScreen Full time
About Us

KwickScreen is a pioneering company that is revolutionizing the healthcare industry with its innovative products.

We are a team of experienced designers and engineers who have been working closely with the NHS for over a decade, developing award-winning solutions that create safe spaces for patients.

Our products are used in over 250 hospitals in the US and we export to over 15 countries worldwide.

We are committed to improving the patient experience and are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer.

About The Role

This is a critical position that will play a key role in the growth and development of our team.

As a Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the design and delivery of engineering solutions for various project types and sizes.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers, delivering consistent and repeatable solutions that meet our high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the research and development of new innovative products that support our goal of revolutionizing healthcare.
  • Determine department goals and develop cohesive plans to ensure the team meets deadlines.
  • Provide expert guidance to the R&D team, supporting them to achieve their and our wider business goals.
  • Produce and maintain full project planning schedules, allocation of the team, and priorities across projects, taking into account project dependencies, costs, and risks.
  • Define the vision for future KwickScreen products, driven by ever-changing user needs.
  • Lead the recruitment process, including selection and interviewing of new candidates when necessary.
  • Provide individual contribution to projects based on personal expertise and specialism within your field.
  • Lead the team on:
    • Solving complex engineering problems and applying solutions to a broad spectrum of products and systems, with precision.
    • Design of products from the concept stage through to production, following an iterative design process.
    • Constructing and testing prototypes, making necessary modifications as testing progresses.
    • Conducting rigorous testing protocols to ensure new product development is fit for the market.
    • Solving issues within our existing product line, and coming up with new innovative ways to improve them - rapidly and efficiently.
    • Determining materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes used in the production of our products.
    • Effectively moving products from the R&D stage seamlessly into production.
    • Producing final design information, including parts list, assembly layout, BOM's, and technical drawings.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • MEng in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline.
  • Extensive technical and practical experience in mechanical engineering, including experience in leading multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
  • An engineering professional with a very high level of technical competency and ideally 10+ years of experience working at a high level within mechanical engineering.
  • Proven capability in leading teams on product development, design for manufacture, new product introduction, production engineering, and continuous improvement.
  • Naturally strong leadership qualities.
  • Able to communicate effectively with the team and wider business.
  • Proven ability to work against extremely tight deadlines in a hands-on role.
  • Desired experience:
    • Hands-on manufacturing experience and making skills.
    • Proven expertise in a typical 3D CAD system, ideally Solidworks or Onshape.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

  • 25 holiday days (with the option to buy back 5 more + bank holidays).
  • A fantastic workspace in the heart of South London, boasting a large workshop and 3D printing lab.
  • Continued technical support from leaders in their field.
  • Performance-based bonus scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Monthly office socials within a large co-working space shared with like-minded innovative businesses.

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