Lead Mechanical Engineer

our team; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday + buy/sell leave

Competitive insurance plans (medical,

Pension contributions

Job summary

SPX Technologies, Radiodetection division in Bristol seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to elevate engineering excellence by guiding mechanical architecture and leading a team responsible for ruggedized electromechanical platforms for underground utility detection equipment.

You will shape the mechanical roadmap, set technical standards, and drive reliability, manufacturability, and performance in harsh environments, reporting to the Engineering Manager in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical product development across full lifecycle.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing mechanical engineering teams.
• Strong track record of defining mechanical architectures and guiding products to production.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead mechanical architecture for multi-disciplinary product lines.
• Establish and improve SolidWorks CAD standards and design-review culture.
• Lead, develop, and resource the mechanical engineering team for current and future roadmap needs.
• Ensure effective use of FEA/CFD and tolerance analysis to validate designs.
• Provide leadership for DFM/ DFA, tooling design, and production fixtures.
• Lead DFMEA activities and Six Sigma / continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical product development

Lead mechanical engineering teams

Mechanical architectures

Cross-functional leadership

Reliability & ruggedization design

DFMEA Six Sigma 8D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree or certifications preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will elevate Radiodetection’s engineering excellence by leading both the mechanical architecture and the mechanical engineering team responsible for delivering complex, ruggedized electromechanical platforms for underground utility detection and monitoring equipment.

Reporting into the Engineering Manager in Bristol, this is a senior engineering role that bridges innovative R&D and high-volume industrialisation. You will shape and influence the mechanical roadmap, set clear technical and behavioral standards, and lead a team of mechanical engineers to deliver high-quality products with a first-time-right mindset, ensuring reliability, manufacturability, and performance in demanding real-world environments.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• Mechanical Architecture & Technical Direction: Define and lead the mechanical architecture for multi-disciplinary product lines, ensuring seamless integration between mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems.
• Engineering Strategy & Standards: Establish, own, and continuously improve SolidWorks CAD standards, engineering best practices, and a rigorous design-review culture across the team.
• Team Leadership & Capacity Planning: Lead, develop, and resource the mechanical engineering team to support both current programs and future product roadmap needs.
• Modeling & Simulation Excellence: Ensure effective use of FEA, CFD, and tolerance analysis across the team to validate designs early and drive engineering certainty.
• DFM/DFA & Tooling Oversight: Provide leadership and oversight for Design for Manufacture and Assembly activities, tooling design, mold-flow analysis, and production fixtures.
• Reliability, Quality & Risk Management: Lead DFMEA activities, ensure ruggedization for harsh environments (including IP protection and impact resistance), and maintain focus on long-term product durability.
• Problem Solving & Corrective Action: Lead complex root cause investigations and drive robust, data-driven corrective actions across products and processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of Kaizen and apply Six Sigma methodologies to continuously improve quality, yield, and productivity.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in mechanical product development, delivering complex electromechanical products across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production and industrialisation.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing mechanical engineering teams within a product development environment.
• Strong track record of defining mechanical architectures and guiding products to successful production and sustainment.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Deep knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes, including plastic injection molding, over-molding, and die-casting.
• Strong experience with tooling design and simulation-based mechanical validation.
• Demonstrated application of DFMEA, Six Sigma, 8D, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong cross-functional leadership capability, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Occasional travel to manufacturing partners and development sites.
• Mix of office-based leadership, hands-on design and review activities, and manufacturing engagement.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

Why you should join us

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
• Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognizethat only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace.We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.