Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Oldham is seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer to drive innovation and excellence within their specialist engineering environment. The role involves hands-on design work, mentoring, and technical leadership in delivering high-performance mechanical solutions for regulated industries. The ideal candidate will be a motivated mechanical engineer eager to tackle complex challenges. Competitive salary between £50,000 to £55,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative working environment

Training and technical development programmes

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design teams.
• Strong technical acumen in mechanical systems.
• Ability to tackle complex design challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the design engineering team.
• Design and test mechanical systems using 3D CAD software.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and documentation.
• Conduct performance evaluations and apply GD&T principles.
• Collaborate with internal teams for manufacturable solutions.

Skills

3D CAD software (SolidEdge)

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Precision design

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

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.
• Salary between £50,000.00 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 (url removed) or call : (phone number removed)