Lead Design Engineer in OL2, Royton, Borough of Oldham

Energy Jobline CVL; Oldham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job board is seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer in Oldham. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related), and skills in 3D CAD and leadership. This role offers a succession plan to senior management and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Free onsite parking

Benefits TBC

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience as a Lead Design Engineer.
• Extensive experience in engineering manufacturing.
• Experience leading and mentoring small to medium teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high and low-pressure cartridge valves.
• Work on pressure and strength calculations using MathCad.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance design effectiveness.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical principles

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Apprentice trained

Tools

MathCad

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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.

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

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