ROLE- Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Portsmouth

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £50,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment for the Marine industry. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis.

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

Be a self-starter, with strong leadership skills and the ability to own projects, work independently and implement your own ideas
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
Strong 3D CAD skills with Siemens NX ideally, or similar software
PDM / PLM experience would be beneficial
Ideally be experienced in Marine, Subsea, Aerospace, Automotive or related industries
Knowledge of composites would also be beneficial
Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Proficient using MS Office
Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

Using NX for concept design and producing technical drawings
Implementing PDM software
Being involved in hiring and growing the Design Engineering team
Liaising with manufacturing providers
Being involved in final assembly of products
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