Lead Engineer

Vectis Recruitment; Melksham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment is seeking a Lead Engineer for a sector-leading manufacturer in the aerospace and defence sectors. You will lead a team of engineers, define technical requirements, and drive New Product Introduction from concept through to delivery.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams and customers to ensure design rigor, meeting safety and regulatory standards while delivering high-quality tooling and products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or STEM-related discipline.
• Experience leading mechanical design work packages.
• Experience in highly regulated aerospace/defence sectors.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D modelling software.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers providing guidance, direction and coaching.
• Develop tooling designs and manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Investigate non-conformances and establish root causes.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the customer and develop solid long-term relationships.
• Define, manage, and validate product requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Be the company customer point for NPI & manufacturing programs.
• Produce Engineering drawings.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, stakeholders, and external partners to drive system design, development, and delivery.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design

3D modelling

SolidWorks

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A sector-leading manufacturer of complex engineered components supplied to the aerospace, automotive, defence and high technology industries is seeking a Lead Engineer to join their team. You will play a pivotal role in defining technical requirements, providing direction to the team and ensuring successful New Product Introduction.

The Role

Lead a team of Engineers proving guidance, direction and coaching.

Develop existing and new tooling designs manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and product quality.

Investigate non-conformances with a view to establishing the root cause and implementing changes.

Provide subject matter expertise to the customer and develop solid long-term relationships.

Define, manage, and validate product requirements and acceptance criteria.

Be the company customer point for NPI & manufacturing programs.

Produce Engineering drawings.

Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, stakeholders, and external partners to drive system design, development, and delivery.

Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout the engineering lifecycle.

The Person

Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a STEM-related discipline.

A good understanding of precision engineering processes (machining preferred but not essential).

The ability to lead mechanical design work packages.

Previous experience working in a highly regulated sector (aerospace and/or defence preferred).

Demonstrable experience in applying mechanical engineering for various products along with different stages of a product lifecycle.

Experience in using Solidworks or other 3D modelling software.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence across the business