Lead Mechanical Engineer for Complex Machinery and Projects

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business working on complex, bespoke machinery. This role is varied and customer‑facing, requiring a strong mechanical engineering background and involvement in the full engineering process.

You will lead the mechanical design, produce detailed CAD designs, and take ownership of projects from enquiry to delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical design of complex machinery.
• Experience leading engineering projects or technical ownership.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and meetings.
• Strong CAD experience with ability to produce detailed designs.
• Excellent communicator across engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and engineering of complex machinery and bespoke equipment.
• Produce and oversee detailed CAD designs and documentation.
• Manage projects from enquiry through delivery.
• Collaborate with customers to capture requirements and develop solutions.
• Provide hands-on assembly and development when required.
• Support sales discussions with technical input.
• Travel to customer sites, exhibitions and events.
• Coordinate cross-functional work to meet budget, time and quality goals.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to the engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Customer-facing

CAD design

Hands-on assembly

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business working on complex, bespoke machinery. This role is varied and customer‑facing, requiring a strong mechanical engineering background and involvement in the full engineering process.

You will lead the mechanical design, produce detailed CAD designs, and take ownership of projects from enquiry to delivery.