Lead Design Engineer

Role – Lead Design Engineer

Salary – £60,000 – £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Type – Permanent

Location – Southampton

My client provides products and engineering solutions within the consumer product sector. They are looking for a Lead Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.

The Lead Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Experience working with different materials, metal, plastics or in a highly regulated industry would be beneficial
• Experienced with full lifecycle product design
• Excellent proficiency with CAD software – ideally SolidWorks, Inventor or similar
• HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Proven ability to drive Engineering development
• Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – castings, machining etc.
• The ability to understand system requirements
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing others
• Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written

The Lead Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• New product and technology development, from concept to completion
• Supporting key decision making in the design department
• Leading a small team
• Reviewing orders and creating plans to modify designs or design from scratch
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Being involved with technical updates and improvements
• 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.

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