Lead Design Engineer

Prince Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to join a growing design team in England. The role involves leading a team, designing bespoke products, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with 3D software and a background in Mechanical Design Engineering. The salary is competitive, ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding and leading design teams.
• Ability to create and review 3D models and technical documentation.
• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support a small team of Design Engineers.
• Design new products compliant with industry specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for optimal designs.

Skills

3D software experience (AutoCAD/Inventor/Solidworks)

Finite Element Analysis exposure

Driving or access to transport

Education

Relevant qualification in design engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Solidworks

Job description

Prince are happy to be supporting an established client based in the north Shropshire area, who currently have a fantastic opportunity to join their existing design team in a senior capacity. Due to company growth and exciting, upcoming projects, this business is looking to expand their design team and skillset by bringing in a Lead / Senior Design Engineer. The role will be hands on but you will also be supporting and leading a small team of Design Engineers.

Lead Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Guiding, supporting and leading a small team of Design Engineers
• Supporting with the design of new and bespoke products in compliance with industry and client specifications
• Prepare and review 3D models, fabrication drawings and BOM’s using CAD software
• that the designs meet performance, safety and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing teams to optimise designs for manufacturability
• Perform engineering calculations
• Develop and maintain design documentation, data sheets and technical specifications
• Provide technical support through the manufacturing, inspection and testing phases
• Support sales with quotations
• Liaising directly with customers and suppliers on design requirements and specifications
• Researching other products in the market to generate ideas for improvement
• Providing technical advice and support on design requirements
• Working with both 3D and 2D software systems such as AutoCAD/ Inventor/ Solidworks

Skills and Experience

• Must have experience with 3D software (AutoCAD/ Inventor/Solidworks)
• Finite Element Analysis exposure/understanding would be advantageous
• Relevant qualification would be ideal but not essential
• Must be within commutable distance – Must drive or have access to own transport
• This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer / Mechanical Designer

Application Process

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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

up to circa £50,000 per annum
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First advertised: Friday, 7th Nov 2025

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First advertised: Friday, 7th Nov 2025

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