Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Job In Southampton

ROLE- Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Southampton

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £55,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment for a variety of industries. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Be a self-starter, with strong leadership skills and the ability to own projects, work independently and implement your own ideas
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
• Strong 3D CAD skills with SolidWorks ideally, SolidWorks PDM experience would be preferred
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experience in Aerospace, Defence or related industries would be beneficial
• Knowledge of sheet metal and machined parts
• 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 team

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using SolidWorks for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Implementing PDM software
• Hiring and managing 1-2 direct reports
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.