Lead Design Engineer

Quest Technical Ltd; Royton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer with at least 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will design high and low-pressure valves and lead a mechanical design team. This role offers a clear succession plan to senior management, excellent salary, free onsite parking, and various benefits.

Benefits

Succession plan to senior management

Excellent salary

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Over 5 years working experience as a Lead Design Engineer.
• Must have extensive experience in engineering manufacturing.
• Some experience of leadership and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Design high and low-pressure cartridge valves.
• Collaborate with technical teams to solve design problems.
• Maintain and develop mechanical design teams.

Skills

3D CAD

Problem-solving skills

Leadership potential

Strong communication skills

Mechanical principles understanding

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MathCad

Job description

Lead Design Engineer

We are working with a key client, founded in 1960, is a “Leader by Design” of high and low-pressure cartridge valves, reducing stations, and manifolds for critical and demanding applications. They are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Design Engineer to join their business in Oldham.

Key Requirements for the Lead Design Engineer

• Must have over 5 years working experience as a Lead Design Engineer
• Ideally degree educated in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• We will consider apprentice trained individuals
• Experience of 3D CAD is required
• Must have extensive experience and proven background in engineering manufacturing
• Must have some experience of leadership and mentoring small to medium teams
• Strong grasp of mechanical principles and system design methodologies
• Experience with MathCad for pressure and strength calculations would be beneficial
• Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus
• Knowledge of GD&T practices and manufacturing engineering is highly desirable
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical concepts clearly
• Leadership potential with a collaborative and growth‑oriented mindset The leadership skills to maintain and develop specialised mechanical design team.
• Security clearance and DBS checks will be carried out

Attributes

• Self‑Eager to learn and grow within the business
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven and adaptable
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events

The successful Lead Design Engineer will be rewarded with a succession plan to move you to a senior management role, an excellent salary, free onsite parking and benefits TBC.

Please send your CV to Zabina @ Quest Technical Ltd for immediate consideration