Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer – Mechanical Manufacturing

Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Benefits

We’re partnering with a well-established mechanical manufacturing business in Gloucestershire that is looking to appoint a Lead Engineer to strengthen their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer ready to step into a leadership role within a progressive and growing organisation.

The Role

As Lead Engineer, you’ll take ownership of engineering activities across the site, providing technical leadership while remaining hands-on. You’ll play a key role in driving engineering excellence, supporting production, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a small team of engineers
• Overseeing day-to-day engineering support for manufacturing operations
• Driving continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and quality
• Supporting design for manufacture and new product introduction (NPI)
• Troubleshooting complex mechanical and process issues
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards and best practices
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across production, quality, and operations

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and technically strong engineer with leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• A background in mechanical engineering within manufacturing
• Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering role
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead from the front
• A hands-on approach with a strategic mindset

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid working options
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to influence engineering direction within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment