Lead Design Engineer - Major Projects & Client Liaison

eTeam; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam in Leeds seeks a Lead Engineer to drive execution of major projects, liaising with internal and external customers. You will oversee projects from definition through to testing, contributing to top-level design and documentation, and leading design reviews.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to work independently or with a team. You will ensure safety, align with client strategies, and maintain familiarity with company technology and processes.

Qualifications

• Leadership in large engineering projects across functions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP/PLM and MS Office suite.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (AutoCad/Inventor/MathCad).
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Customer-focused with internal/external collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing large projects from 5 MUSD up to 200 MUSD over 12–24 months.
• Lead engineering projects through execution with internal and client stakeholders.
• Top-level design and documentation including testing procedures and operating manuals.
• Lead design reviews with internal and external teams.
• Provide regular updates to Engineering Management on project progress.
• Support the project through build and testing phases.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

CAD tools

SAP/PLM

MS Office

Tools

SAP/PLM

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

MathCad

AutoCad

Inventor

Job description

eTeam in Leeds seeks a Lead Engineer to drive execution of major projects, liaising with internal and external customers. You will oversee projects from definition through to testing, contributing to top-level design and documentation, and leading design reviews.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to work independently or with a team. You will ensure safety, align with client strategies, and maintain familiarity with company technology and processes.