Lead Design Engineer in Lee

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Role- Lead Design Engineer

 

Salary- £60,000 - £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

 

Type- Permanent

 

Location- Southampton

 

My client provides products and engineering solutions within the consumer product sector. They are looking for a Lead Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.

 

The Lead Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:



At least 4 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position

Experience working with different materials, metal, plastics or in a highly regulated industry would be beneficial

Experienced with full lifecycle product design

Excellent proficiency with CAD software – ideally SolidWorks, Inventor or similar

HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Proven ability to drive Engineering development

Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge

Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials –castings, machining etc.

The ability to understand system requirements

Excellent leadership skills with experience managing others

Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail

Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written 

The Lead Design Engineer role will involve:



Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings

New product and technology development, from concept to completion

Supporting key decision making in the design department

Leading a small team

Reviewing orders and creating plans to modify designs or design from scratch

Liaising with manufacturing providers

Being involved in final assembly of products

Being involved with technical updates and improvements

Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans

Updating 3D models and drawings

Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs

Checking drawings for sign off

Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects 

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

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