Lead Design Engineer

Everlinked Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run engineering business in Leighton Buzzard seeks a hands-on Design Engineer to take ownership of bespoke mechanical projects from concept to installation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design engineering and be proficient in Autodesk Inventor or a similar 3D CAD package. You'll manage multiple projects, support fellow engineers, and enjoy clear progression within a friendly company culture. Salary is competitive at £45,000 – £55,000, along with generous holidays and company events.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company events

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical design engineering.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or a comparable 3D CAD package.
• Ambitious and practical with multiple project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from concept to installation.
• Liaise directly with customers to understand requirements.
• Oversee and approve designs from Junior Engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Autodesk Inventor

Project management

Mentoring

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD

Job description

Are you a hands‑on Design Engineer who loves seeing your ideas go from a blank screen to fully installed kit on site?

This is a chance to step into a Lead role with a growing, family‑run engineering business taking full ownership of bespoke projects from “back‑of‑a‑napkin” spec through to installation and customer sign‑off.

The opportunity

You’ll join a small, close‑knit design team working on bespoke mechanical solutions for a wide range of industries. No two projects are the same: one week you’re modelling a new system in Inventor, the next you’re on site making sure everything fits and functions as it should.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from cradle to grave – concept, detailed design, approvals and through to installation
• Liaise directly with customers to understand requirements and turn them into practical, safe, value‑adding designs
• Produce 3D designs and drawings using Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D CAD)
• Oversee and review designs from two other Design Engineers, providing support, mentoring and final approval before fabrication
• Work closely with the shop floor and project teams to make sure designs are buildable and installation runs smoothly

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical design engineering
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or a comparable 3D CAD package
• Comfortable managing your own workload and juggling multiple projects
• Able to review and sign off others’ work, spotting issues before they hit the workshop
• Ambitious, practical and keen to grow with the business as the team expands

Benefits

• Salary £45,000 – £55,000 DOE
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company events and a genuinely friendly, family‑run culture
• A hands‑on role with real responsibility, variety and visibility
• Clear progression as the design team continues to grow

If you’re looking for a role where you’re more than “just another CAD jockey” and want real ownership and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV, or reach out directly for a confidential chat.

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