Gas Turbine Mechanical Design Lead – R&D & Leadership

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Learning and career development

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive work environment

Access to new technology projects

Job summary

Siemens Energy Limited is seeking a Gas Turbine Mechanical Design Group Leader in Lincoln. The role involves leading R&D projects, allocating resources, and coordinating cross-functional technical work within a high‑stakes engineering team.

You will conduct technical reviews, approve designs, and support concession reviews while also taking on line-management duties and stepping in for the Group Manager as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent; 10+ years in a technical role.
• Strong knowledge of Industrial or Aero products, esp. compressor-rotor components.
• Proven experience leading R&D projects and design implementation processes.
• Experience in Root Cause Investigation, Decision Analysis, or FMEAs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as sand casting, grinding, milling, and forging.

Responsibilities

• Define and allocate resources for R&D projects, coordinating with project managers.
• Negotiate project deliverables and timelines for the Compressor Mechanical Design team.
• Coordinate technical work within the team to ensure all deliverables are met.
• Conduct technical reviews and approve drawings, design schemes, and technical reports.
• Provide expert technical support during non-conformance review activities and manage staff performance.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

R&D project leadership

Gas turbine core engineering

Root Cause Investigation / FMEA

Industrial / Aero components knowledge

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Siemens Energy Limited is seeking a Gas Turbine Mechanical Design Group Leader in Lincoln. The role involves leading R&D projects, allocating resources, and coordinating cross-functional technical work within a high‑stakes engineering team.

You will conduct technical reviews, approve designs, and support concession reviews while also taking on line-management duties and stepping in for the Group Manager as needed.