Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Adecco; Coleford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Career development

Varied projects

Team environment

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for a Gloucestershire-based role. You will own complex design packages from concept to production, serving as the technical authority across multiple projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

The role involves collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams, delivering high-quality designs and documentation, and driving continuous improvement within the engineering function.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in mechanical design within manufacturing, industrial, or heavy engineering.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD) and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality mechanical designs, calculations and technical documentation.
• Own engineering design packages from initial concept through to production release.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards and regulatory obligations.
• Act as the technical authority for assigned projects and engineering activities.
• Support design reviews and engineering decision-making processes.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Gloucestershire

37 Hours per Week

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Role

Adecco are delighted to be recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer on behalf of a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Gloucestershire.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to take ownership of complex engineering projects, delivering high-quality design solutions from concept through to manufacture. Acting as a key technical authority within the business, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering excellence, product quality and compliance with industry standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers, providing technical leadership and engineering expertise across multiple projects and business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Leadership

• Produce high-quality mechanical designs, calculations and technical documentation.
• Take ownership of engineering design packages from initial concept through to production release.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards and regulatory obligations.
• Act as the technical authority for assigned projects and engineering activities.
• Support design reviews and engineering decision-making processes.

Project & Business Support

• Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams.
• Work collaboratively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Support project delivery through effective planning, communication and technical problem solving.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required to support engineering and business objectives.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant standards, legislation and company procedures.
• Apply sound engineering judgement and risk management principles throughout the design process.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and right-first-time engineering practices.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the engineering function.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (BEng, MEng or equivalent).
• Proven experience within a mechanical design engineering environment.
• Strong experience delivering engineering projects within manufacturing, industrial or heavy engineering sectors.
• Ability to take technical ownership of complex design activities.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software such as Creo, AutoCAD or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards professional registration.
• Experience acting as a technical authority or lead engineer.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and production operations.

Desirable

• Experience acting as a technical authority or lead engineer.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and production operations.
• Customer-facing technical support experience.

Whats on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established engineering manufacturer.
• Technically challenging and varied project work.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Occasional international travel opportunities.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
• Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
• Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Mechanical Project Engineer
• Product Design Engineer
• Principal Design Engineer
• Mechanical Development Engineer
• Engineering Design Lead
• Technical Lead Engineer

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