Lead Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to guide a team in delivering high-quality engineering solutions. This role emphasizes mechanical engineering best practices and effective project management, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment, leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones while fostering collaboration and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic engineering environment, with a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Mechanical Engineering and design.
• Strong understanding of product safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Mechanical engineers towards project milestones.
• Advocate for best practices in mechanical engineering for project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design Engineering

Product Safety Compliance

Safety Review Methods

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Description

Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design

Bristol - hybrid working

£50,000 - £63,300 (plus bonus and benefits)

Several Lead Design Engineers are wanted on a permanent basis by a global Engineering client of ours who is at the forefront of their industry. In this role, the successful candidate will ultimately be responsible for Mechanical Engineering ‘best practice’ and driving through the project team that they lead.

This is a permanent opportunity that includes a base salary of between £50,000 - £63,300 dependent upon experience and qualifications plus bonuses and benefits.

Overview of the Lead Mechanical Engineer role:

1. Lead, guide, and motivate a team of Mechanical engineers and ensure they work cohesively and collaborate effectively towards successful project milestones, through to the completion of the work.
2. Advocate and lead the adoption of best practice mechanical engineering to improve the delivery of the engineering function to time, cost, quality, and specification, whilst ensuring the appropriate level of effective technical governance is in place for safety, compliance, quality, and reliability.
3. Devise and distribute work packages, often across multiple cross-functional teams, guiding the project toward a successful passage throughout the project lifecycle.

Key skills required for the Lead Mechanical Engineer role:

1. Substantial experience in Mechanical Engineering and design, in a relatable engineering industry.
2. Experience and understanding of working in a regulated, compliance-driven industry including a strong understanding of product safety and compliance to applicable standards as well as, Safety and design review methods, e.g., PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA.
3. Experience in designing and developing products.
4. Relevant Engineering degree alongside proven ability to lead Mechanical Engineering teams.

If you are a Lead Mechanical Engineer looking for a new opportunity, either apply online or contact [e-mail] or phone [phone].