Senior Mechanical Design Manager

13 hours ago


Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom LHR Full time

LHR is a leading automotive brand in Leicestershire with an exciting opportunity for an experienced Area Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.

About the Role

This management position involves approximately 4-6 direct reports and offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, along with an excellent benefits package.

Job Description
  • Design and develop automotive components, supported by Specialists and Chief Engineers.
  • Mentor, coach, and support the development of direct reports, including performance management.
  • Work on design projects from concept through to delivery.
  • Deliver projects to time, cost, quality, and specification in line with design processes and KPIs.
  • Contribute to comprehensive project plans.
  • Escalate concerns, issues, and risks up through the reporting chain.

To succeed as an Area Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, the ideal candidate should possess:

  • An MEng or BEng degree in an engineering-related subject.
  • A core understanding of design engineering with a highly technical approach.
  • Experience with 3D CAD packages, preferably Creo, but all CAD packages will be considered.
  • Beneficial to have previous experience working within an automotive/manufacturing environment.
  • Design for manufacture (DFM) expertise.
  • The ability to think ahead regarding design with a growth mindset.
  • Good commercial awareness.

In return, you will receive an exceptional benefits package, including:

  • A very competitive starting salary of £80,000 - £100,000 per annum.
  • Competitive holiday entitlement and additional Annual Leave.
  • A top-level Life Assurance Scheme.
  • An enhanced pension scheme.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Excellent training and career progression opportunities.


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