Lead Design Engineer

eTeam; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam in Leeds seeks a Lead Engineer to drive execution of major projects, liaising with internal and external customers. You will oversee projects from definition through to testing, contributing to top-level design and documentation, and leading design reviews.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to work independently or with a team. You will ensure safety, align with client strategies, and maintain familiarity with company technology and processes.

Qualifications

• Leadership in large engineering projects across functions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP/PLM and MS Office suite.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (AutoCad/Inventor/MathCad).
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Customer-focused with internal/external collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing large projects from 5 MUSD up to 200 MUSD over 12–24 months.
• Lead engineering projects through execution with internal and client stakeholders.
• Top-level design and documentation including testing procedures and operating manuals.
• Lead design reviews with internal and external teams.
• Provide regular updates to Engineering Management on project progress.
• Support the project through build and testing phases.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

CAD tools

SAP/PLM

MS Office

Tools

SAP/PLM

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

MathCad

AutoCad

Inventor

Job description

Lead Engineers are at the front end of the Engineering department; they drive execution of Projects, liaising and interfacing with both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities of the Lead Engineer roles include:

• Overseeing large projects that can vary in scope from 5 MUSD up to 200 MUSD over a typical duration of 12-24 months.
• To lead engineering projects through execution, bringing the various internal stakeholders together and liaising with the client.
• Responsible for the top level design and documentation, including testing procedures, assembly drawings, design specifications, schematics and operating manuals.
• Leading project design reviews both internal and external.
• Providing regular updates to Engineering Management on the status and progress of assigned projects
• Supporting the project through the build and testing phase.
• Perform specification review and provide technical guidance.
• Discuss the customer’s requirements and identify client products which meet these.
• Adherence to client and client internal processes.
• To ensure all work is undertaken in a safe manner in line with company health and safety guidelines.
• To reflect and promote client mindset of Commitment, Integrity, Teamwork and Drive.
• Maintain familiarity with Company technology, organisation, and business. Understand and provide technical solutions according to client strategy.

Ideally applicants must have the following experience/skills:

• Excellent communication & Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving ability.
• PC literacy; experience in the following packages ideal but training will be offered: SAP/PLM, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MathCad, AutoCad and Inventor or other similar 3D CAD package.
• Have the initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer Focus (internal and external)