Lead Design Engineer: End-to-End, Bespoke Mechanical Systems

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is working with an established engineering business to hire a Lead Design Engineer. You will take projects from customer enquiry through design, manufacture and installation, collaborating with customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving standards and processes while leading mechanical design initiatives across bespoke equipment and structures.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Significant mechanical design experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience with fabricated equipment, steelwork, structures, process equipment or bespoke machinery.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience mentoring or technically supporting other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs and engineering solutions from customer requirements.
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD designs, layouts, general arrangements and manufacturing drawings.
• Design bespoke fabricated equipment, structures and mechanical systems.
• Produce BOMs, technical specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, specifications and regulations.
• Work closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.
• Attend customer meetings and site visits where required.
• Support technical reviews, installation and project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Contribute to improving engineering standards, processes and design practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fabricated equipment

Manufacturing knowledge

Detailed drawings

Standards knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

3D CAD

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is working with an established engineering business to hire a Lead Design Engineer. You will take projects from customer enquiry through design, manufacture and installation, collaborating with customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving standards and processes while leading mechanical design initiatives across bespoke equipment and structures.