Lead Design Engineer

2 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Technical Network Recruitment Full time £60,000 per year

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking global engineering team focused on delivering innovative design projects to the highest technical standards. This is a £168m turnover business. You will be working closely with a number of internal stakeholders and will be a key member of the design team with knowledge of machine design and build from cradle to grave.

The Lead Design Engineer plays a pivotal part in leading and coordinating design efforts, overseeing end-to-end project delivery. This role involves managing standard, configured, and bespoke orders, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and ensuring all work is completed on time and within budget.

Role: Lead Design Engineer

Salary: £58,000 + benefits

Location: Birmingham

Key Responsibilities for Lead Design Engineer

  • Lead and mentor technical teams, fostering growth in both technical expertise and communication skills.
  • Set clear objectives, conduct regular feedback sessions, and carry out performance evaluations.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of design projects, from initial concept to completion.
  • Coordinate timelines, oversee multiple priorities, and ensure quality standards are achieved.
  • Design, model, and optimise systems using advanced engineering techniques and simulations.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and validate new design concepts with prototyping and testing.
  • Use Design for Manufacture and Value Engineering principles to ensure a smooth transition into production.
  • Work closely with production, software, quality, and aftersales teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Liaise with external partners and suppliers as needed to resolve technical challenges.
  • Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and present progress updates to management.

Skills & Experience Required for Lead Design Engineer

  • HNC/HND or equivalent qualification, ideally in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience managing and delivering bespoke machine design projects.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks for layouts, detailing, and dimensioning to ISO standards.
  • Strong background in project management, commissioning, and site work.
  • Proven team leadership and organisational abilities.
  • In-depth understanding of modern design and manufacturing processes.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

This is a great opportunity with a globally backed business for a strong Lead Design Engineer to make a massive impact.

The business are very good with supporting their staff with training and flexibility.

Please apply online or contact sandeep.- for a confidential conversation

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