Lead Design Engineer

Hunter Selection; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Lead Design Engineer for a renowned manufacturing company in Telford. You will support the design and development of automated machinery, propose improvements, and manage project specifications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, be proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor, and have experience in a manufacturing environment. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Company Discounts

Occupational Health

EAP

31 Days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proficient with AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Experience in a manufacturing background (FMCG or similar) is desirable.
• Recognised Occupational Health and Safety qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the (re)design and development of automated machinery.
• Propose and implement improvements across engineering functions.
• Oversee improvement projects from conception to completion.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Inventor proficiency

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Mechanical Design Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Job description

Overview

Lead Design Engineer – Telford, Monday to Friday. Salary: £45k+ | Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Company Discounts, Occupational Health, EAP, 31 Days annual leave & other benefits

The role: Our client is a globally recognized, industry-leading manufacturer situated in Telford, who has a superb opportunity for a Lead Design Engineer to join their Technical Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-renowned company, work on a wide range of highly specialized projects, develop your technical and project management prowess and enjoy a competitive salary and host of additional company benefits.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the (re)design and development of automated machinery, equipment and component parts to enhance overall health and performance
• Proposing and implementing improvements across all engineering functions
• Supporting the drafting of Technical Manuals in line with agreed company standards
• Ensuring all documentation and products conform to relevant industry standards (ISO9001, ISO14001 & BS8888 etc)
• Overseeing improvement projects from conception to completion
• Proposing, negotiating and finalising project specifications and timelines with various stakeholders
• Ensuring the workload within the technical team is comprehensively managed
• Ensuring all project work with the team is formulated so as to prioritise quality (functionality, reliability, efficiency and accuracy etc) of the final product
• Identifying, analysing and proposing solutions for existing quality shortfalls or deficiencies through regular interdepartmental meetings
• Proactively scoping out continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• A Degree in Mechanical or Mechanical Design Engineering or HND equivalent
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Inventor (essential)
• Time-served within a manufacturing background (FMCG or similar desirable)
• Experience of automation projects (desirable)
• Proficient in FMEA
• A recognised Occupational Health and Safety qualification (desirable)

About you

• Proactive and self-motivated
• The ability to effectively manage a high workload and competing deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent adaptability, flexibility and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication, negotiation and project management skills

How to apply

If interested in the above opportunity, please forward your CV to Tom Phillips at Hunter Selection via

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business