Lead Design Engineer

Role- Lead Design Engineer

Salary- £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Type- Permanent

Location- Chelmsford

The Lead Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Excellent proficiency with CAD software – ideally SolidWorks, Inventor or similar
• Ideally have some experience with rotating equipment or valves, pumps, actuators, piping etc.
• Oil & Gas or similar industry experience would also be beneficial
• Proven ability to drive Engineering development
• Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – sheet metal, 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:

• Designing test equipment
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• 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

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