Lead Engineer, Bespoke Furnace Projects

Verder Scientific GmbH; Hilcote; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Death in service

28 days annual leave

Westfield Health Scheme

Cycle to work

Employee referral award

Sports & Social events

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Free lunch on site

Free fresh fruit

Job summary

Carbolite Gero Ltd in Hope, Derbyshire, is seeking an Engineering Manager Bespoke Products to oversee multi-discipline engineering functions and deliver high-quality custom furnace projects from concept to commissioning.

The role requires strong leadership, 3D CAD (Solid Edge) and PLM (Teamcenter) proficiency, and a track record in project delivery for bespoke engineering solutions. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar).
• Experience leading multi-discipline engineering functions.
• Proven project management for complex bespoke projects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across production, sales, purchasing and management.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Solid Edge) and PLM (Teamcenter).
• Knowledge of mechanisms, gearing and pneumatics.
• Experience in welding and fabrication design.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of custom furnace projects (L3/L4) from concept through manufacture, testing and commissioning, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide hands-on project management across concurrent custom builds, mitigating technical, financial and schedule risks.
• Mentor and lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Project Managers.
• Act as senior technical contact for a global customer base across academia and industry.
• Drive innovation and engineering excellence, aligning with customer needs across processes.
• Ensure designs meet high quality and reliability standards.
• Lead continuous improvement of engineering procedures and practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Teamcenter

Job description

Carbolite Gero Ltd in Hope, Derbyshire, is seeking an Engineering Manager Bespoke Products to oversee multi-discipline engineering functions and deliver high-quality custom furnace projects from concept to commissioning.

The role requires strong leadership, 3D CAD (Solid Edge) and PLM (Teamcenter) proficiency, and a track record in project delivery for bespoke engineering solutions. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for innovation.