Area Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

3 days ago


Hinckley, United Kingdom ASC Connections Full time

A high-profile automotive brand in Leicestershire has an opportunity for an Area Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is a management role that will involve approximately 4-6 line reports. A competitive salary is on offer as well as an excellent benefits package.

The Area 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.
Mentoring, coaching, and supporting the development of direct reports, including performance management.
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.
Escalating concerns, issues and risks up through the reporting chain.To be successful in the role of Area Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, the ideal candidate will offer the following skills:

MEng or BEng Degree in an Engineering related subject.
Proven experience of team leadership.
Excellent technical judgement and decision-making skills with the ability to communicate concisely to all stakeholders.
Core understanding of design engineering with a highly technical approach.
Experience with 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.
Beneficial to have previous experience working within an automotive/manufacturing environment.
Design for manufacture (DFM).
Ability to think ahead regarding design with a growth mindset.
Good commercial awareness.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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