Mechanical Design Lead

ROLE- Mechanical Design Lead

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION - Washington

SALARY- £45,000 - £55,000 (Dependant on experience)

My client designs and manufactures Automation and Special Purpose Machinery for a variety of sectors. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Lead to join their team near Washington on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
Previous experience in a similar role in an Automation or SPM environment
Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
Leadership qualities, being able to work well and motivate others within the Design Team
Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Proficient using MS Office
Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary teamThe Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
Working with the Design Manager in translating conceptual designs into working designs within budget parameters
Managing allocated Mechanical Design Engineers
Overseeing projects to ensure milestones are being hit accordingly
Being involved in final assembly of products
Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
Identifying high risk technical elements of projects and ensuring suitable mitigations are in place to achieve costs and milestones
Providing leadership and motivation for the design team
Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projectsIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Tom O'Reilly on (url removed) who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group