Lead Design Engineer

ROLE- Mechanical Design Lead



TERM- Permanent



LOCATION - Birmingham



SALARY- £50,000 - £65,000 (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 Birmingham 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.



Many thanks, Premier Group