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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Industry: Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing
Salary: £60k-£65k
Location: Suffolk
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business supporting a global customer base. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will play a key role in leading day to day activities, product improvement, customisation projects, and technical support activities across a varied product portfolio.
This position would suit a proactive engineer who enjoys a mix of leadership, design, problem solving, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead product enhancement and customisation projects from concept through to release
- Provide day to day leadership of the design team
- Manage engineering changes, technical documentation, and drawing updates
- Produce 2D and 3D CAD models
- Support manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and production teams with technical queries
- Carry out prototype development, testing, and validation activities
- Participate in design reviews, FMEA activities, and engineering investigations
Skills & Experience Required:
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
- Previous experience leading and mentoring engineers
- Strong 2D and 3D CAD modelling experience
- Good understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards
- Experience supporting engineering change processes and technical documentation
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development
- Experience with FEA, hydraulics, pneumatics, or control systems would be advantageous
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