Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Bournemouth

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Hybrid: Up to 2 days WFH (post‑qualifying period)

Industry: Global Engineering & Product Innovation

A globally recognised, award‑winning engineering organisation is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive key design workstreams across new product development and continuous improvement. This is a high‑impact role where you’ll shape product direction, provide technical leadership, and ensure alignment across engineering, product, and operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Lead mechanical and product design activities from concept through to launch

* Turn early concepts into validated, manufacturable solutions

* Work closely with NPI teams to refine designs and ensure production readiness

* Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing partners to optimise DFM, quality and cost

* Coordinate V&V, including FMEA, prototype builds and testing

* Run design reviews and drive resolution of engineering challenges

* Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, supporting their technical development

About You

* Proven experience leading mechanical or product design projects end‑to‑end

* Strong 3D CAD capability (Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, etc.)

* Passionate about design, problem‑solving and delivering high‑quality products

Desirable experience:

* Sheet metal design

* Plastic injection moulding

* Integrating electronic/electrical components

* Consumer product development

* HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar

Benefits

* Unlimited holiday

* Company pension

* Discretionary annual bonus

* Hybrid working (after qualifying period)