Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Morson Talent; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer in Huddersfield to take technical ownership of complex mechanical designs for high-integrity defence applications. You will lead gearboxes and power transmission projects, guide engineers, and ensure delivery from concept through manufacturing.

The role requires a strong background in precision engineering, experience with gearboxes or transmissions, and proficiency in 3D CAD (Solid Edge) with GD&T knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering and rotating equipment.
• Proven ownership of complex design projects.
• Proficient 2D/3D CAD and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with gearboxes or power transmission systems advantageous.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities across gearbox and power transmission projects.
• Develop new designs and re-engineer existing systems for specialist applications.
• Produce and review detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to design engineers and support engineering design reviews.
• Oversee design calculations, tolerancing, materials selection and engineering change control.
• Work closely with manufacturing, analysis, production engineering and supply chain teams.
• Support gearbox testing, design verification, DFMEA and continuous improvement.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer specifications, quality standards and project deadlines.

Skills

Technical ownership

Project leadership

CAD Solid Edge

GD&T knowledge

Gearbox design

Mentor & coordinate

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Defence

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Morson Edge is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established defence engineering business in Huddersfield.

This is an opportunity to take technical ownership of complex mechanical design projects, working on high-integrity gearboxes, geared transmission systems and precision-engineered assemblies for demanding defence applications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design activities across gearbox and power transmission projects.

Develop new designs and re-engineer existing systems for specialist applications.

Produce and review detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.

Provide technical guidance to design engineers and support engineering design reviews.

Oversee design calculations, tolerancing, materials selection and engineering change control.

Work closely with manufacturing, analysis, production engineering and supply chain teams.

Support gearbox testing, design verification, DFMEA and continuous improvement.

Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer specifications, quality standards and project deadlines.

Skills & Experience

Strong mechanical design engineering background within precision engineering, rotating equipment, heavy engineering or similar industries.

Proven experience taking technical ownership of complex engineering design projects.

Advanced 2D/3D CAD capability, ideally Solid Edge.

Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturing processes, materials and mechanical design principles.

Experience designing gearboxes, geared transmissions or mechanical power transmission systems would be highly advantageous.

Ability to review technical drawings, mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities.

Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

The Opportunity

You'll play a leading technical role within an established engineering team, contributing to specialist defence programmes involving complex mechanical systems and high-integrity engineering.

The position offers significant technical responsibility, challenging design work and the opportunity to influence engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture.

Applicants must meet applicable security clearance and export control requirements.