Mechanical Design Team Lead

**Mechanical Design Team Lead**
- Hybrid Working (This role involves On-site working & Work from home)
- Full Time, Permanent
- Reporting to: Mechanical Engineering Manager

**Job Overview**:
**Company Description**:
Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.

At Camlin we believe in high quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market leading products and services. In short, we love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of today, the Camlin operation spans over 20 countries across the globe.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide strong leadership to a team of mechanical engineers, mentoring and guiding them through project execution.
- Advance the team through appraisals and professional development.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture to drive excellence in engineering solutions.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of mechanical engineering projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems into larger projects.
- Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, components, and products.
- Utilize CAD software and other engineering tools to create detailed designs and prototypes.
- Bring in-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices to the team.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure interdisciplinary coordination and integration of designs.
- Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and testing teams to ensure design feasibility and product integrity.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering their professional growth and skills development.
- Support development of departmental initiatives and ensure adoption within the team.
- Implement and enforce quality standards and best practices in mechanical design and development.
- Conduct regular project reviews and evaluations to ensure the highest level of product quality.
- Optimize resource utilization and project efficiency to meet deadlines and financial targets.
- Oversee technical problems and obstacles that may come up during the design and development process by involving other team members with specialised knowledge.
- Identify and implement effective solutions to ensure project success.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Minimum 2:1 degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Proven experience (5 years) in mechanical engineering with a focus on design and development
- Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to motivate and guide a team.
- Proficient in CAD software (e.g., Solid Edge).
- Strong understanding of key engineering principles such as material selection, mechanics, heat transfer, assembly techniques and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration within the team and with other departments.
- Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address technical challenges.
- Ability to optimize resource utilization and project efficiency to meet deadlines and financial targets.
- Ability to design cost effective solutions from specifications against agreed budget and timescale requirements.

**Desirable Criteria**:
The following skills will be valuable but are not essential:

- Experience (+2 years) formally leading a Mechanical Design/Engineering Team.
- Experience with Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacture approaches.
- Experience working with ECO and Business Systems (e.g. PLM).
- Experience working with Jira software for task/issue tracking.
- Appreciation of related engineering disciplines such as electronic design.
- Hands-on practical experience of part manufacture, prototype assembly and testing.

**Our Values**:

- **We work together** - We know that working collaboratively will help us reach our shared goals faster, so we always look for ways to help each other.
- **We believe in people** - Here at Camlin, our people are central to what we do and what we can achieve. And as we move towards becoming industry and customer ‘partners’ that’s even more important. We trust our team members to do their best and be supportive.
- **We won’t accept the ‘way it’s always been done’** - Since Camlin’s inception, we’ve been curious, inquisitive and always want to improve. Thinking differently is in our DNA and we love solving tough challenges.
- **We listen to learn** - Whether it’s our customers, our markets, or each other, we ask questions and listen to the answers so we can learn and improve.
- **We’re