Lead Mechanical Engineer - Enclosures for EW Systems

L3Harris; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Tewkesbury, UK, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to guide a team that develops innovative mechanical enclosures for critical products. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the industry, a strong background in CAD design using Autodesk Inventor, and proven team leadership skills. This role focuses on ensuring top quality and efficiency in mechanical design while achieving project goals in a collaborative environment. Benefits include a competitive bonus structure and flexible work options.

Benefits

£3,000 to £6,000 DV Bonus

Half day finish on a Friday

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance up to 10x salary

Group income protection

Employee Family Assistance Program

Flexible extras like gym membership

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial experience preferred.
• Experience in designing electronics enclosures for EMC.
• Experience in team leadership and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers.
• Deliver designs and specifications for mechanical engineering solutions.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

CAD design

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Electronics cooling solutions

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SAP

Ansys IcePak

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in Tewkesbury, UK, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to guide a team that develops innovative mechanical enclosures for critical products. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the industry, a strong background in CAD design using Autodesk Inventor, and proven team leadership skills. This role focuses on ensuring top quality and efficiency in mechanical design while achieving project goals in a collaborative environment. Benefits include a competitive bonus structure and flexible work options.