Lead Mechanical Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Hethel, Norfolk. The role involves leading the mechanical design team, managing projects, and collaborating with suppliers for high-volume production. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in low-cost design for tough environments, and proficiency in SolidWorks. The role offers a hybrid working model with 2-3 days on-site.

Qualifications

• Chartered status in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Experience in high-volume, low-cost mechanical design.
• Knowledge of motors and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mechanical designs for electric drive systems.
• Plan engineering standards and documentation.
• Manage mechanical team focused on development and improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team management

3D CAD software proficiency

Design for Manufacture

Thermal and structural simulation tools

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Role: Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Hethel, Norfolk
Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site

My client, a UK-based engineering firm specializing in electric drive systems for vehicles and power equipment, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer. This role involves managing the mechanical design team, providing technical direction, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of mechanical designs and assembly processes for electric drive systems

• Plan and coordinate engineering standards and documentation

• Collaborate with suppliers to transition concepts into high-volume production, optimizing for cost, quality, and manufacturability

• Support internal workshops in building prototypes and test rigs

• Manage the mechanical team with a focus on development, process adherence, and continuous improvement

Required Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered status is a plus)

• Experience in high-volume, low-cost mechanical design for harsh environments (e.g., automotive, agricultural)

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software and mechanical drawings

• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture, production engineering, and processes such as NPI, JPD, PDR, CDR, and FAI

• Experience with thermal and structural simulation tools

• Proven leadership and team management capabilities

• Knowledge of motors, electrical systems, and green technologies

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.