Lead Design Engineer - Flexible Hours, Hands-On Vehicle Systems

Terry Parris Associates; Marden; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates in Marden is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to manage design activities for our truck-mounted sweeper product range. The role involves hands-on mechanical and structural design, with exposure to hydraulics, pneumatics, plastics and some electrical elements.

You will lead the engineering team, mentor staff, support budgeting and project planning, and work closely with Production, Quality and Sales to deliver compliant, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical/structural design engineering.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organised, methodical and pragmatic approach.
• Ability to develop effective design solutions.
• Strong communication skills to present ideas and solutions.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks to produce high quality technical drawings.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with SAP or a similar ERP system would be useful.
• Hands-on approach to prototype development and testing.
• Ability to collaborate across Engineering, Production, Quality and Sales.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design of new products and assemblies.
• Arrange the creation of prototype parts and assemblies.
• Support Sales with new chassis type evaluations.
• Assist the Engineering Manager with New Product Development (NPD).
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers as part of the design process.
• Create 3D models and 2D detail drawings using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
• Create assembly and production drawings and Bills of Material.
• Create hydraulic and pneumatic circuits where required.
• Modify and amend legacy engineering data.
• Mentor the engineering team and support their development, including identifying training needs.
• Ensure the product range complies with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Assist the Engineering Manager with the creation of the department's annual budget.
• Attend exhibitions and customer/supplier premises where required, including occasional overseas travel.
• Accompany prototypes to external test houses where necessary, including potential overseas travel.
• Attend meetings and provide technical input to support other departments.
• Work as part of a close-knit engineering team to ensure the future quality and development of the product range.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural design

Hands-on

Leadership

Communication

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Prototype development

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

SAP

Job description

Terry Parris Associates in Marden is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to manage design activities for our truck-mounted sweeper product range. The role involves hands-on mechanical and structural design, with exposure to hydraulics, pneumatics, plastics and some electrical elements.

You will lead the engineering team, mentor staff, support budgeting and project planning, and work closely with Production, Quality and Sales to deliver compliant, high-quality products.