Lead Mechanical Engineer

JOB – Lead Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION – London

TERM – Permanent

SALARY – Competitive, dependent on experience

My client is developing next-generation mass data storage hardware using pioneering holographic technology. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their West London team on a permanent basis.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline

• Around 8 years of relevant industry experience within mechanical engineering, precision hardware, or mechanical systems

• Experience leading the delivery of mechanical systems, subsystems, or significant mechanical workstreams

• Strong understanding of mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods

• Experience integrating mechanical systems beyond isolated component design

• Hands-on experience building, testing, debugging, and improving mechanical hardware

• Familiarity with mechanical failure modes relating to wear, alignment, tension, friction, or material handling

• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams during system integration

• Ability to document technical requirements, risks, test methods, and engineering decisions clearly

• Exposure to production environments, supplier coordination, or manufacturing-focused design

• Excellent communication, organisation, and technical leadership skills

• Experience with precision mechanical systems, motion control, or positioning mechanisms would be advantageous

• Experience supporting products through EVT, DVT, PVT, or production launch phases would be beneficial

The Lead Mechanical Engineer role will involve:

• Taking technical ownership of a key mechanical workstream within the media handling system

• Establishing mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods

• Developing test methods, rigs, and verification approaches for tape movement and positioning

• Reducing technical risks relating to tape positioning, path control, and system repeatability

• Supporting drive system integration and resolving mechanical risks through structured build and test activities

• Improving life-test methods and assessing tape management behaviour under operating conditions

• Peer reviewing mechanical designs, test plans, and verification evidence

• Guiding engineers technically and supporting wider engineering workstreams

• Working closely with mechanical, mechatronics, electronics, and controls teams

• Supporting the transition from prototype through to production and launch

The company are offering:

• Competitive salary

• 25 days annual leave

• Employer pension contributions

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• A collaborative and highly technical working environment

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

Many thanks, Premier Group