Lead Product Design Engineer

Lead Product Design Engineer - Kent - up to £55,000 + Benefits - REF 1733



I am currently recruiting for a Lead Product Design Engineer to work for a leading engineering organisation based in Kent. Salary up to £55,000 + Benefits.



The organisation has been in operation for over 30 years, employ more than 50 specialists within their respective disciplines and design and manufacture their products within the UK that get exported across the globe to a very high specification.



To support the growth of the business and in line with current project demands they have the need to appoint a Lead Product Design Engineer on a permanent basis.



In this role as a Lead Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading all NPD activities for a range of incredibly high quality products from concept through to manufacture. You will be mentoring a team of 4 other Product Design Engineers and being the technical expert for all new projects that fall within the NPD category. Being the Lead Product Design Engineer, you will also be expected to manage the projects from inception to completion, which will include consultation meetings with clients to discuss design briefs whilst providing project updates.



Essential Requirements:



At least 4years experience as a Product Design Engineer or similar

Experience mentoring, leading or managing other Design Engineers

Experience designing CNC Machined components

Solidworks

Experience managing projectsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Product Design Engineer to join a company that has aggressively grown in recent years and projection suggest this is to continue to cope with the demand for their products. As a result, this would prove to be a stable opportunity in a forward-thinking company, where progression is readily available for the right individual upon successful contributions to the company.



This is an immediate requirement, so if you have the required skills and experience, please get in touch immediately with an up to date copy of your CV. Either apply direct or contact Adam on (phone number removed)