Lead Engineer - NPI & Manufacturing Programs

Vectis Recruitment; Chippenham, Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment is seeking a Lead Engineer for a sector-leading manufacturer of precision engineered components serving aerospace, automotive and defence. You will define technical requirements, lead the engineering team and drive successful New Product Introduction.

You will develop tooling designs and manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and quality, investigate root causes of non-conformances, manage product requirements, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or STEM field.
• Experience in precision engineering processes.
• Experience in regulated sectors (aerospace/defence preferred).
• Experience with mechanical design for lifecycle products.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance and coaching.
• Develop tooling designs and manufacturing methods to boost efficiency and quality.
• Investigate non-conformances to identify root causes and changes.
• Define and manage product requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to drive delivery.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Root cause analysis

Customer liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Vectis Recruitment is seeking a Lead Engineer for a sector-leading manufacturer of precision engineered components serving aerospace, automotive and defence. You will define technical requirements, lead the engineering team and drive successful New Product Introduction.

You will develop tooling designs and manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and quality, investigate root causes of non-conformances, manage product requirements, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the