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