Lead Mechanical Engineer: Drive Precision Systems

iO Associates; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Clevedon. This role offers technical leadership, mentorship, and responsibility from concept through production.

You will ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance while working with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time; Chartered status is preferred; experience with vacuum systems and SEMI standards is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong mechanical design experience in a complex engineering environment.
• Experience leading engineering teams or technical projects.
• Knowledge of regulated engineering environments and product compliance.
• Experience with design reviews, FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical engineers
• Drive product development from concept through to production
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time

Skills

Technical leadership

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

iO Associates is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Clevedon. This role offers technical leadership, mentorship, and responsibility from concept through production.

You will ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance while working with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time; Chartered status is preferred; experience with vacuum systems and SEMI standards is desirable.