Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of high-performance industrial pump systems?

This is your chance to join a highly respected engineering organisation where innovation, quality, and people are genuinely at the heart of everything they do.

As Engineering Lead, you'll be at the forefront of design and technical excellence - guiding a talented team, tackling complex challenges, and delivering engineering solutions that make a real impact across multiple industries.

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, leadership, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values your expertise, this could be the ideal next step.

What's in It for You

• ✅ 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• ✅ Holiday Buy Scheme - purchase up to 5 extra days
• ✅ Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• ✅ Enhanced company sick pay
• ✅ Life assurance
• ✅ Cycle to Work Scheme
• ✅ Volunteering Scheme - paid time to support your local community
• ✅ Employee Assistance Programme
• ✅ Retail discounts, cashback and offers
• ✅ Health Cash Back Plan
• ✅ Long Service Recognition

This is a company that truly looks after its people - promoting a healthy work-life balance, offering clear development pathways, and recognising your contribution every step of the way.

The Role

In this position, you'll lead and mentor a skilled engineering design team, ensuring all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to world‑class standards.

• Overseeing design, modification, and upgrade projects for high-integrity pump systems.
• Providing technical leadership and problem‑solving expertise.
• Driving continuous improvement across design, process, and product quality.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.
• Collaborating closely with operations and support teams to achieve performance targets.
• Building strong internal and external relationships to enhance customer satisfaction.

This is a dynamic, technically engaging position where your leadership and technical insight will directly influence the success of key engineering programmes.

About You

You'll be a confident and capable engineering leader with a strong background in mechanical or rotating equipment design. You're someone who thrives on solving technical challenges and developing people to reach their full potential.

We're looking for:

• A degree, HND, or equivalent experience in mechanical or design engineering.
• Proven experience working with industrial or rotating pumps.
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools (e.g. SolidWorks, ANSYS).
• A collaborative, hands‑on leadership style.
• A strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Next Steps

If you're ready to take on a leadership role where your technical knowledge and mentoring skills will truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity.

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