Technical Lead- Design (Rotating Components)

Quest Global Engineering Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Technical Lead-Design specializing in gas turbines. You will oversee mechanical system design, manage engineering teams, and ensure high-quality project delivery. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Engineering and possess extensive experience in transformation systems and design software.

Qualifications

• Technical Lead in Gas Turbine and Rotary Machine industry.
• Experience in mechanical system design and project management.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and development of mechanical systems.
• Supervise engineering teams and establish project goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and implement technical standards.

Skills

Design Proficiency in Transformation systems

Experienced with mechanical specifications

Strong understanding of gas turbine components

Proficient in 3D scanning techniques

Knowledge of Dry Low Emission technologies

Proficient in Solid Edge, Siemens NX, AutoCAD

Effective team leadership

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Technical Lead- Design (Rotating Components)

ATechnicalLead-Design plays a crucial role in the Gas Turbine and Rotary Machine industry, Oversee the design, development, and implementation ofmechanical systemsand products. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Providetechnicalguidanceand support to the team. Develop and implement engineering processes and procedures. At Quest Global we are seeking a highly experienced engineer to join our team.

As aTechnicalLead-Design, you will be responsible for Supervising engineering teams, Establishing project goals and timelines, Managing design processes, Conducting risk assessments, Coordinating with team members, partners and clients, Ensuringregulatory compliance, Implementingtechnical standards, Finding solutions fortechnicalissues and provide Expert Advice: Offertechnicaladvice onmechanical systemsto managers and staff.

Work Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Highly skilled in designing transformation systems, gears, gearboxes, andmarine engineeringcomponents
• Extensive experience in developing mechanical specifications, scopes of work,technicalcalculations, engineering drawings, and project timelines
• Strong understanding ofreverse engineeringgas turbine components such as nozzles (NGVs), bearings, turbine discs, blades, and shafts
• Well-versed in 3D scanning techniques for gas turbine component analysis and replication
• Knowledgeable in Dry Low Emission (DLE) technologies for land-basedgas turbinesconsidered an added advantage
• Proficient in industry-standard design software, includingSolid Edge,Siemens NX,AutoCAD, and related tools
• Results-oriented professional focused on delivering client-approved, high-quality engineering solutions
• Effective team leader who delegates tasks efficiently while maintaining close oversight and proactive involvement when needed
• Experienced in applying structured change control processes and articulating their cost and schedule implications to stakeholders
• Proven ability to inspire and guide teams to meet goals, even in high-pressure or setback-prone environments
• Adept at leadingdesign reviewmeetings with clear communication andtechnicalauthority
• Enthusiastic mentor committed to training and developing the next generation of mechanical engineers and designers

Required Skills (TechnicalCompetency):

• Design Proficiency in Transformation systems, Gears, Gear box andMarine engineering
• Experienced with the production of mechanical specifications, scopes of work, calculations, drawings and schedules
• Have an appreciation with the main design packages including,Solid Edge,Siemens NX,AutoCADetc.
• Result oriented. You are only satisfied after your engineering and design is accepted by the client, you delivered top quality and the client is very satisfied with the performance of you and your team
• You delegate to your team, but at the same time you know exactly what is going on in your Mechanical discipline, and intervene if required
• You implement a solid change control procedure for your team, and you can convince the client of the budget and planning consequences of changes
• You can lead and motivate your team so that they achieve the targets, also in case of setbacks
• You are able to chairdesign reviewmeetings
• You have pleasure in teaching and coaching the young generation Mechanical engineers and designers

ATechnicalLead-Design plays a crucial role in the Gas Turbine and Rotary Machine industry, Oversee the design, development, and implementation ofmechanical systemsand products. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Providetechnicalguidanceand support to the team. Develop and implement engineering processes and procedures. At Quest Global we are seeking a highly experienced engineer to join our team.

As aTechnicalLead-Design, you will be responsible for Supervising engineering teams, Establishing project goals and timelines, Managing design processes, Conducting risk assessments, Coordinating with team members, partners and clients, Ensuringregulatory compliance, Implementingtechnical standards, Finding solutions fortechnicalissues and provide Expert Advice: Offertechnicaladvice onmechanical systemsto managers and staff.

Work Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Highly skilled in designing transformation systems, gears, gearboxes, andmarine engineeringcomponents
• Extensive experience in developing mechanical specifications, scopes of work,technicalcalculations, engineering drawings, and project timelines
• Strong understanding ofreverse engineeringgas turbine components such as nozzles (NGVs), bearings, turbine discs, blades, and shafts
• Well-versed in 3D scanning techniques for gas turbine component analysis and replication
• Knowledgeable in Dry Low Emission (DLE) technologies for land-basedgas turbinesconsidered an added advantage
• Proficient in industry-standard design software, includingSolid Edge,Siemens NX,AutoCAD, and related tools
• Results-oriented professional focused on delivering client-approved, high-quality engineering solutions
• Effective team leader who delegates tasks efficiently while maintaining close oversight and proactive involvement when needed
• Experienced in applying structured change control processes and articulating their cost and schedule implications to stakeholders
• Proven ability to inspire and guide teams to meet goals, even in high-pressure or setback-prone environments
• Adept at leadingdesign reviewmeetings with clear communication andtechnicalauthority
• Enthusiastic mentor committed to training and developing the next generation of mechanical engineers and designers

Required Skills (TechnicalCompetency):

• Design Proficiency in Transformation systems, Gears, Gear box andMarine engineering
• Experienced with the production of mechanical specifications, scopes of work, calculations, drawings and schedules
• Have an appreciation with the main design packages including,Solid Edge,Siemens NX,AutoCADetc.
• Result oriented. You are only satisfied after your engineering and design is accepted by the client, you delivered top quality and the client is very satisfied with the performance of you and your team
• You delegate to your team, but at the same time you know exactly what is going on in your Mechanical discipline, and intervene if required
• You implement a solid change control procedure for your team, and you can convince the client of the budget and planning consequences of changes
• You can lead and motivate your team so that they achieve the targets, also in case of setbacks
• You are able to chairdesign reviewmeetings
• You have pleasure in teaching and coaching the young generation Mechanical engineers and designers

Work Experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Mastersdegree in Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Rotary Machine industry.

Experience inheavy engineeringindustry,power transmissionsystems, Land and Marine basedGas turbines

• Strong knowledge ofquality managementsystems and standards.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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Job Overview

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1519215

Date Posted:

Posted 2 days ago

Expiration Date:

26/06/2025

Location:

Northampton

Competitive

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