Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to head a team in designing innovative incineration systems. This role combines technical design with leadership within a company focused on providing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Applicants should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in industrial machinery design, along with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in CAD tools.

Benefits

Flexible start/finish

Pension plan

Medicash

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical design of industrial machinery.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise mechanical systems for incinerators.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design engineers.
• Review and approve designs, ensuring adherence to standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical Engineering

Team Leadership

Manufacturing Processes

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Engineering Analysis Software (FEA/CFD)

Job description

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

To 55K + Pension + Medicash + Flexi start/finish

West Lancashire

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a passion for engineering excellence and a drive to lead from the front? We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join a high-impact team developing next-generation incineration systems where you will play a key role in shaping the future of advanced thermal technologies.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that combines technical design, engineering innovation and team development within a company that delivers real-world solutions to global environmental challenges.

The Role:

As Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take the reins of the mechanical design function, guiding a small team, maintaining design standards and delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for complex industrial products.

You will be hands-on, involved in every stage of the product lifecycle whilst ensuring design quality, process efficiency, and technical integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and optimise mechanical systems and components for high-temperature industrial incinerators

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design engineers

• Review and approve designs, ensuring adherence to standards, cost targets and manufacturability

• Champion design for manufacture, material optimisation and cost reduction initiatives

• Perform mechanical analysis, including FEA and CFD to validate performance and reliability

• Streamline design processes and uphold mechanical design best practices

• Collaborate with the electrical design team to ensure full system integration

• Support manufacturing and installation teams, providing practical and technical input throughout

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

• Proven experience in mechanical design of industrial machinery or heavy capital equipment

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, machining and fabrication

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, thermodynamics and materials

• Proficient in CAD tools and engineering analysis software (FEA/CFD)

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on, practical mindset

• Confident working cross-functionally and communicating clearly with engineers, fabricators and customers

• Experience leading or mentoring design teams is highly desirable

Why Join?

• Competitive package including salary up to 55K + Medicash + Flexible start/finish, 37.5 hour week

• Take a lead role in a growing business with global reach and a focus on environmental sustainability

• Be part of a collaborative team where innovation and practical engineering go hand-in-hand

• Enjoy a hands-on role with real responsibility and visible impact

• Shape the future of a high-performance mechanical design function

Interested? Apply Now

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.