Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Design, Lead & GD&T

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

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.