Lead Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Yate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

ESS Employment Ltd are recruiting a capable and hands-on Lead Engineer to take technical ownership of our client's design and engineering function in the United Kingdom. You will lead the design process, develop new products, improve existing products and support production across the lifecycle.

The role requires strong SolidWorks proficiency and FEA experience, with a mechanical engineering background and ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks is essential for designing and validating components.
• FEA experience is required to analyse strength and performance.
• Strong mechanical engineering background with design and product development experience.
• Ability to produce accurate 3D models, assemblies and 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation and continuous improvement of mechanical products.
• Collaborate with production, quality, purchasing, suppliers, customers and senior management across lifecycle stages.
• Take technical ownership of engineering design work across the business.
• Provide manufacturing drawings and documentation supporting production.
• Perform FEA and engineering calculations as required.
• Support production with technical queries and design improvements.
• Review existing designs for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Ensure designs are safe, cost-effective and suitable for manufacture.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Mechanical design

3D modelling

Manufacturing drawings

Hydraulics

Fusion 360

Independent worker

Problem solving

Communication with teams

Job description

WORKING HOURS: 08.00-16.30 Mon-Thur, 08.00-15.30 Fri

39 hours per week

Vacancy – Lead Engineer

ESS Employment Ltd are looking to recruit a capable and hands‑on Lead Engineer to take technical ownership of our clients design and engineering function. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical design process, developing new products, improving existing products, supporting production, and ensuring engineering work is accurate, practical, compliant, and commercially effective.

Duties for the role:

• Responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of products, including agricultural and industrial mechanical equipment.
• Working closely with production, quality, purchasing, suppliers, customers, and senior management to ensure products are designed correctly, manufactured efficiently, and supported properly throughout their lifecycle.
• Take technical ownership of engineering design work across the business.
• Report directly to the General Manager.
• Design and develop new mechanical products and product improvements.
• Produce accurate 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Carry out FEA and engineering calculations where required.
• Support production with technical queries, build issues, and design improvements.
• Work with quality and production teams to resolve engineering-related problems.
• Review existing designs for manufacturability, strength, cost, and reliability.
• Support product testing, validation, and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on technical matters.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, drawings, revisions, and documentation.
• Help standardise and improve engineering processes within the company.
• Ensure designs are practical, safe, cost-effective, and suitable for manufacture.

The successful candidate:

• A strong working knowledge of SolidWorks (Essential)
• Experience with FEA (Essential)
• Strong mechanical engineering background.
• Proven experience in mechanical design, ideally within agricultural, automotive, construction, hydraulic, or heavy equipment sectors.
• Good understanding of FEA and structural analysis.
• Ability to produce high-quality manufacturing drawings.
• Practical understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, hydraulics, and assembly.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills with production teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of cost-effective design.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience with Fusion 360.
• Experience with hydraulic systems.
• Experience with agricultural machinery or mechanical handling equipment.
• Knowledge of compliance, testing, type approval, or product validation.
• Experience improving legacy designs and production processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or engineering change control processes.

The benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme

ESS EMPLOYMENT Ltd work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional and friendly approach to recruitment. See our website for more information www.ess-emp.co.uk