Lead Design Engineer

Lead Design Engineer



Location: Renfrew



Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE



KO2's client is seeking an accomplished and motivated Lead Design Engineer to join their team in Renfrew. This is a pivotal role where you will drive the design and development of innovative products, providing both technical expertise and leadership to ensure the successful delivery of projects from concept through to production.



As Lead Design Engineer, you will establish and maintain design standards, guide a skilled team of engineers and designers, and ensure all work meets the highest levels of quality, compliance, and functionality.



Key Responsibilities



Design Leadership - Oversee the design process from concept to delivery, ensuring manufacturability, functionality, and alignment with design intent.

CAD Expertise - Provide advanced CAD leadership, reviewing and approving complex models in line with best practice.

Collaboration - Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions on time.

Technical Reviews - Lead design reviews including DFMA, FMEA, and RCA to ensure robust products.

Mentorship - Coach and develop engineers and designers, fostering growth within the team.

Human-Centred Design - Apply ergonomics, usability, and human factors across all development stages.

Industrial Design Translation - Convert A-surface design concepts into manufacturable components, with expertise in Colours, Materials, and Finishes (CMF).



Qualifications & Experience



Degree in Mechanical, Product, or Design Engineering (or related discipline).

7+ years of relevant design engineering experience, ideally with leadership responsibility.

Proven track record of taking products from concept through to launch.

Advanced CAD proficiency with the ability to define and enforce standards.

Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Knowledge of design standards, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance.

Ability to balance creativity with sound engineering judgement.Whats on Offer



Competitive salary starting at £50,000 DOE

Generous holiday package with Christmas 2024 shutdown

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service cover

Birthday gift

Free on-site parking in modern offices

Early finish Friday (subject to business needs)

Part-time contracts from 28 hours+ considered (salary/holidays pro rata)Apply today with an up to date CV and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch