Lead Engineer in Monmouth
Job DescriptionLead Engineer\n
Location: Near Monmouth | Hours: 37 per week | Department: Engineering
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Are you ready to build your future with a global engineering leader? Located in a prime spot for commuters from Monmouth and the surrounding areas, our Engineering department is expanding. We are looking for a lead engineer to join our team across Design, Technical Support, and Contracts Engineering.
\nKey Responsibilities\n
Design & Technical Delivery
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- Produce mechanical designs, calculations, and technical documentation in line with customer requirements and engineering standards
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry, safety, environmental, and legal standards
- Take ownership of design work from concept through to manufacture support
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Compliance, Quality & Risk
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- Apply strong engineering judgement to manage technical and H&S risk
- Support quality initiatives and ensure accurate, right-first-time outputs
- Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and PPE requirements
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Technical & Business Support
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- Provide engineering input across Sales, Operations, and wider business functions
- Support technical issue resolution across group companies
- Attend internal and external meetings to support project delivery
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Continuous Improvement & Delivery
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- Support engineering strategy and departmental KPIs
- Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and high engineering standards
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\nWhat You'll Need\n
Essential
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- BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
- Proven experience in mechanical design within an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to take ownership of technical work and deliver complex engineering solutions
- Competent in 2D and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Creo or similar)
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving ability
- Understanding of engineering standards, legislation, and safety requirements
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
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Desirable
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- Working towards or holding IEng / CEng status
- Experience in technical authority or design approval responsibilities
- Experience working with customers and suppliers on technical matters
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