Engineering Lead

DEEP Manufacturing; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking an Engineering Lead to oversee projects in the maritime and offshore sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience and a strong background in advanced manufacturing technologies. Responsibilities include project ownership, resource management, and quality control. The role offers competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Private Healthcare option

Free lunch and breakfast on-site

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role within maritime or offshore manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from conception to execution.
• Collaborate with project engineers on project scopes and timelines.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for project success.

Skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

As the Engineering Lead, you will lead end-to-end projects to design and manufacture components and assemblies for the maritime, offshore, and energy sectors. Your remit spans advanced processes—including directed energy deposition (DE) - arc, and hybrid manufacturing—and requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external partners to drive innovation and operational excellence. You'll bring a strong engineering background, a proven record of delivering complex projects, and the ability to implement transformative change across engineering and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Take ownership of manufacturing projects from conception to execution, coordinating with stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines
• Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project engineers to define project scopes, objectives, and timelines. Allocate resources effectively and ensure projects are executed according to plan
• Resource Management: Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure that the team has access to the necessary resources, equipment, and materials required for project execution
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges related to project implementation and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful outcomes
• Reporting: Provide regular reporting on the projects and programme to ensure all stakeholders are updated, and in support of strategic decision making
• Quality Control: Collaborate with the QA team to implement quality control measures for WAAM‑produced components to maintain consistency and adherence to industry standards
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of project progress, findings, and outcomes, ensuring effective knowledge transfer within the organisation
• Technical Support: Provide technical expertise, guidance and assurance to the engineering team, assisting in complex problem‑solving and decision‑making processes
• Class Society & Regulatory Approval: Drive relations with relevant class societies and regulatory bodies to ensure appropriate approvals are sought throughout the development of DEEP's WAAM capabilities
• Knowledge Sharing: Regularly share updates, progress, and knowledge related to the WAAM programme with relevant stakeholders and management

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, or equivalent, in engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field.
• Proven experience typically associated with 5 or more years in an engineering role within a maritime, energy and offshore manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing, automation, robotics, advanced materials, etc.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Effective communication and leadership skills to lead cross‑functional teams and drive change within the organisation.
• Strong diligence and a purposeful mindset.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g. DNV, API, and ASME).

Benefits

• Salary: competitive
• Bonus: Performance‑related bonus scheme
• Annual Leave: 25 days, plus statutory holidays
• Private Healthcare: Able to add family members at an extra cost
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday on‑site
• Lunch: Free lunch and breakfast provided onsite alongside snacks

Company Information

DEEP is an international design and engineering company on a mission to make humans aquatic. We're doing this by advancing ocean exploration through the development of new technologies that will enable humans to live and work in underwater environments for longer periods of time.

95% of the ocean is unexplored. Countless discoveries are waiting to be made, and knowledge gained, that will benefit our planet and all of humanity. The challenge is access, and that's where DEEP comes in. We're building subsea human habitats to enable research at depth and increase our understanding of the ocean, so we can help protect it.

DEEP Manufacturing

DEEP Manufacturing, based in Avonmouth (Bristol) offers advanced manufacturing capabilities and expertise in large‑format metal additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping and material testing. Our advanced manufacturing facilities include a state‑of‑the‑art robotics suite, offering 3D printing services and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) capabilities which means we can deliver manufacturing projects in less time and at lower costs compared to traditional manufacturing processes.

Working at DEEP

We're a team of highly experienced engineering, operations and safety experts, with a funding model that allows us the freedom to think long term and pursue our mission without traditional restraints. We want to drive progress at the forefront of deep‑sea innovation and discovery to become stewards of the ocean and reshape our relationship with our planet.

Values

Be Curious – Find a better way and ask why not?. Answers are easy, questions are hard - ask original questions and be a curiosity catalyst!

Be Exceptional – It will take the most intelligent, talented and creative people on the planet working together to achieve DEEP's mission. Get it done, be relentless in your pursuit of excellence, and demand excellence from everyone.

Be Fearless – No one has done this on the scale we're doing it before. Impossible things must be done for the first time. We are the team pushing boundaries!

Be Good – Cultivate passion and thrive together. Be safe, take intelligent risks, but never compromise the safety of the team – ever!

At DEEP, we celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion and strongly believe that the best innovations come from diverse perspectives. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to join us in creating technology that makes a meaningful impact on humanity, our oceans and planet.