Lead Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the aerospace sector is seeking a talented Lead Design Engineer to spearhead design and support activities for actuation products. This role involves overseeing the entire product life cycle for significant projects, ensuring high-quality design documentation, and leading cross-functional teams to tackle design challenges. With a focus on mechanical and hydraulic product development, the ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering and experience using advanced design tools. Join a forward-thinking team that values flexibility and offers a dynamic work environment, including the possibility of a 4-day work week!

Benefits

25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Health Care Options

SITE Bonus Structure

Flexible working schedule

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Proficient in designing mechanical and hydraulic products.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and support activities for actuation products.
• Develop design documentation and lead cross-functional teams.
• Design test rigs and resolve design issues.

Skills

Design Documentation Development

Problem-Solving

Customer Specification Design

2D & 3D Design Tools

Mechanical Product Design

Hydraulic Product Design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

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My client, a global leader within the aerospace industry, is on the hunt to find a fantastic Lead Design Engineer!

Role and Responsibilities –

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and support activities of actuation products (hydraulic and electro-mechanical). You will be fully involved in the full product life cycle for major projects for all major customers.

Other responsibilities include:

• Development and modification of design documentation
• Lead cross-functional teams and support problem-solving and corrective action activities to resolve design issues, ATP failures, and customer returns/failures
• Design of test rigs and equipment

Experience or Qualifications –

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with extensive industry experience
• Experience of designing from customer specifications using 2D & 3D design tools, preferably SolidWorks
• Proficient experience of designing mechanical and/or hydraulic products, preferably within an aviation environment

Benefits –

• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private Health Care Options
• SITE Bonus Structure
• Flexible working schedule – opportunity to work a 4-day week!

Candidates who currently are Lead Design Engineers, Lead Mechanical Design Engineers, or Senior Design Engineers may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Lead Design Engineer role, please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [emailprotected]