Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Employment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced Lead Design Engineer to drive innovation in a specialist engineering environment. The successful candidate will lead a team, design mechanical systems using SolidEdge, and ensure precision in manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 to £55,000 and opportunities for professional development in regulated industries.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Access to continuous learning

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experienced mechanical engineer with strong technical acumen.
• Desire to develop leadership skills.
• Proficient in applying GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design engineering team.
• Design and develop mechanical systems and components.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings.

Skills

3D CAD software (SolidEdge)

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Precision design

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence within a specialist engineering environment. This position involves hands‑on design work, technical leadership, and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver high-performance mechanical solutions for demanding and regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, oil and gas and aerospace.

This opportunity would suit a motivated and ambitious mechanical engineer who combines strong technical acumen with a desire to develop leadership skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy tackling complex design challenges, mentoring others, and contributing to the growth and success of the engineering function. Those with a passion for continuous improvement, precision design, and professional development will thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the design engineering team to achieve excellence in project delivery.
• Design, develop, and test mechanical systems and components using 3D CAD software (SolidEdge).
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation for both new and existing products.
• Conduct performance evaluations and apply GD&T principles to ensure precision manufacturing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine specifications and deliver innovative, manufacturable solutions.

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional development and career progression into senior leadership roles.
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects across regulated industries.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment that values innovation and teamwork.
• Access to continuous learning, training, and technical development programmes.
• Competitive benefits package with opportunities for travel and professional networking.

In return you'll receive a salary between £50,0000.00 to £55,000.00pa (DOE) + an excellent package

So, if you're looking for an opportunity to work with a well-established business, get in touch with Mark Wilkins today on [e-mail] or call: 0161-839-5353.