Lead Mechanical Engineer

ic resources; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical development for laser products throughout their lifecycle. The candidate will establish engineering best practices, lead multiple design projects, and require strong communication and management skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical design for hi-tech equipment and optical systems. Opportunities for mentoring and managing teams are included.

Qualifications

• Lead product development in mechanics.
• Experience in mechanical design of hi-tech equipment.
• Strong communication and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and shape engineering best practices.
• Lead multiple mechanical work packages.
• Explore new concepts and designs.
• Collaborate with projects and communicate concerns.
• Arrange training, mentoring, and manage other teams.

Skills

Mechanical design of hi-tech equipment

Communication skills

Management skills

Experience in optical systems

Global-sized organisational experience

Job description

I am currently working with a Southampton-based company, that focuses on high-performance fibre lasers and photonic crystal fibres.

They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to be responsible for mechanical development for laser products through the entire product lifecycle.

They are looking for an exceptional Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a great team. As the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Take the lead in establishing and shaping the engineering best practices.
• Take the lead on multiple mechanical work packages.
• Explore the range of options for new concepts and designs.
• Form new and innovative design concepts.
• Collaborate with projects and communicate concerns.
• Arrange training, mentoring, and line manage other teams when required.

What’s required for a successful Lead Mechanical Engineer?

• Lead product development in mechanics
• Experience in mechanical design of hi-tech equipment
• Great communication and management skills
• Experience in optical systems or lasers
• Global-sized organisational experience

If you are a Lead Mechanical Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a leading supplier company, please apply to learn more.

If you are interested in this or other Lead Mechanical Engineer opportunities, please contact Jade Arnott.