Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Gold Group Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace & defence firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer in Rochester. The role involves preparing mechanical development plans, leading projects, and managing engineering resources. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in product development and team leadership. This position offers a full-time, permanent opportunity with potential for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of product development from concept through to production.
• Experience in preparing technical datasets such as drawings or MBD.
• Experience in avionic systems, optical displays, and mechatronics is advantageous.
• Experience related to avionic systems, optics, mechatronics or related fields is valuable.
• Experience in preparing technical datasets (drawings/MBd).
• Familiarity with CAD tools, CREO, and related PLM/requirements tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present Mechanical Development Plans and Design Scheme Data Packs.
• Peer check work of other mechanical engineers.
• Chair design review panels and monitor project plans.
• Prepare project plans, direct a team, and monitor budgets and progress.
• Develop resource plans and allocate Mechanical Engineering resources to meet demands.
• Prepare estimates for bids and support proposals and documentation.
• Coordinate performance and development reviews and contribute to salary reviews.
• Ensure governance on adherence to departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD tools

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CREO CAD system

TeamCenter

DOORs

JIRA

Job description

This range is provided by Gold Group Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Rochester – On-site (work from home ½ day Friday)

Role Type: Permanent

Our client, an established aerospace & defence manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present Mechanical Development Plans, Design Scheme Data Packs and other engineering detail for internal review, and in a customer forum
• Peer check work of other mechanical engineers, which will include designs, design data, hand calculations and technical reports
• Chair design review panels at functional and project levels, in both internal and customer facing contexts
• Prepare project plans, direct a team in their implementation, and monitor and report progress and spend against agreed budgets
• Devise and maintain resource plans and manage allocation of Mechanical Engineering resources to meet project demands
• Prepare estimates in support of new bids, and support the generation of proposals and documentation
• Coordinate and Conduct Performance and Development Reviews, and provide input to Salary Reviews for the Mechanical Engineering Team
• Understand and provide governance on the adherence of Mechanical Team members, and associated Project Teams, to departmental and company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of other qualifications and experience
• A proven track record of product development from concept through to production, within an engineering environment
• Previous team leading and/or project management experience
• Experience related to avionic systems, optical displays, mechatronics, electronics packaging, anthropometrics, design with composites, additive layer manufacture and test and measurement equipment, will be of value in this role
• Experience in preparing technical datasets (drawings/MBD)
• Competence in the use of CAD tools to prepare design models, ideally the CREO CAD system, and experience using TeamCenter, DOORs and JIRA, would all be advantageous

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Engineering

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing