Lead Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace business is seeking a Lead Engineer to spearhead the technical delivery of a premium product line. This role is crucial during a phase of rapid growth, driven by recently secured contracts. You will take ownership of the product’s architecture and design, ensuring high quality and user experience. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of an ambitious product range while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about engineering and user-focused design, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical engineering with a focus on product design.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or consumer product design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and mechanical design of a new product line.
• Collaborate with teams to drive product development from concept to delivery.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Product Design

User Experience

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering Design

Job description

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Are you ready to lead the development of a high-end, technically complex product within a business that's experiencing exceptional growth?

An innovative aerospace business is seeking a Lead Engineer to take full ownership of the technical delivery of a new premium product line. This is a strategically important position with huge impact—made even more exciting by the company’s current phase of rapid expansion, driven by two recently secured major contracts.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Lead Engineer:

• Take full ownership of the product’s architecture and detailed mechanical design
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the entire product and its sub-systems
• Balance robust engineering with a keen eye for industrial design and user experience
• Collaborate across product and engineering teams to bring technically challenging concepts to life
• Play a key role in shaping the product’s future during a pivotal growth phase
• Drive the product from concept through to delivery, ensuring high quality, safety, and reliability standards are met

Why Now?

The business has just won two major contracts, propelling it into a period of accelerated growth. This is a rare opportunity to step in at a defining moment and shape the technical direction of an ambitious product range.

What We're Looking for in a Lead Engineer:

• A technically strong product-focused mechanical engineer, ideally with experience in automotive, aerospace or consumer product design
• Someone who thrives on balancing form, function, and user interaction
• An accomplished individual contributor who’s ready to lead, even without direct people management responsibilities
• A confident communicator who excels in collaborative, fast-paced environments

Your Impact:

Within 6 months:

• You’ll be fully across the current product design landscape
• You’ll have built strong relationships across engineering and product teams
• You’ll be confidently working within the company’s systems and culture

Within 12 months:

• You’ll be delivering or enabling the delivery of high-quality, production-ready design
• You’ll be a go-to expert on the product, with a strong technical voice in the business
• This is a strategically important role within a growing business, with a high degree of autonomy and the chance to shape both the product and the way it’s developed.

If you're passionate about engineering, user-focused design, and want to take the lead in creating something truly premium—we’d love to hear from you. Please click APPLY NOW or get in touch with ReeVR Talent for more information.