Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Morson Group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer in Huddersfield to own complex gearbox and power transmission design for defence applications. You will produce detailed 3D models, drawings and documentation, while guiding a team of engineers and coordinating with manufacturing and supply chain.

The role requires a strong background in precision engineering, extensive CAD experience (Solid Edge preferred) and solid knowledge of GD&T, materials and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design engineering background in precision/rotating equipment or heavy engineering.
• Proven experience leading complex design projects and taking technical ownership.
• Advanced CAD capability (Solid Edge preferred).
• Solid understanding of GD&T, materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Precision engineering

CAD (Solid Edge)

GD&T

Gearboxes / transmission

Mentoring engineers

Mechanical engineering degree

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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.