Lead Engineer

Resourcing Group • Swadlincote, ENG, United Kingdom • 13h ago

Job Description

Lead Engineer

Location: Swadlincote
Salary: Circa £45k
Hours: 0800-1630 Monday to Thursday, 0800-1330 Friday
Status: Permanent

Your Mission:

As a Lead Engineer, you will take charge of the technical design of customer projects globally. You'll act as the primary liaison between the company and its customers for project-specific design concepts, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Project Management: Oversee the planning and allocation of your teams workload to ensure timely project delivery.
Design Execution: Perform detailed system designs according to customer specifications.
Stakeholder Engagement: Lead project meetings and design reviews with both internal and external stakeholders.
Documentation Review: Review and approve technical drawings and documentation.
Quality Assurance: Participate in internal and external First Article Inspections.
Project Coordination: Develop and adhere to design timelines in line with customer specifications and project plans.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Serve as the primary interface for other departments on project-specific designs.
Team Development: Support and mentor the Design Engineering team, working closely with the Engineering Manager.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Educational Background: A Bachelors, Masters degree, or equivalent qualification (HNC) in Design, Manufacturing, Production, or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience: At least 4 years of engineering experience.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in CAD, particularly Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
Analytical Skills: Strong technical understanding with the ability to analyze complex data.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage projects and workloads, driving tasks to completion on time.
Customer Focus: A customer-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.
Team Player: Collaborative with strong communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues across different departments.
Organizational Skills: Well-organized, motivated, and adaptable with an open attitude.
Language Skills: Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
Willingness to Travel: Must be able to travel within the UK and abroad as required.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead technically challenging projects and make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you have the experience and skills detailed above, we encourage you to apply.

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