Senior Remote Lead Mechanical Engineer, Product Development

Placements24; Birmingham; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Technology allowance for home office

Remote‑first culture

Continuous learning & growth

Flexible remote work within regions

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive remote product development, design, and integration of advanced mechanical solutions. You will guide a team of engineers, designers, and product managers, leveraging digital collaboration tools in a fully remote, remote‑first environment.

You will lead design, simulations, and manufacturing decisions, mentor engineers, and translate business goals into technical outcomes while coordinating cross‑functional projects in a

Formación

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, product development and leadership.
• Proven track record leading complex engineering projects.
• Proficiency in Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER and simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Strong understanding of mechatronics or electro‑mechanical systems is a plus.
• Experience with diverse manufacturing techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and lead mechanical engineering from concept to launch.
• Develop/refine mechanical designs using CAD for performance and manufacturability.
• Perform analytical/simulation studies (FEA/CFD) to validate designs.
• Define specs, requirements and test plans for components and systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Manage timelines, resources and budgets for mechanical deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers.
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for optimal outcomes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical challenges across the lifecycle.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Educación

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Inventor

Pro/ENGINEER

FEA

CFD

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive remote product development, design, and integration of advanced mechanical solutions. You will guide a team of engineers, designers, and product managers, leveraging digital collaboration tools in a fully remote, remote‑first environment.

You will lead design, simulations, and manufacturing decisions, mentor engineers, and translate business goals into technical outcomes while coordinating cross‑functional projects in a