51 lead design engineer jobs found

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Sheffield Office-Based (with Occasional Site Visits) We are looking for an initiative-taking and skilled Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients Design team. This is a fully office-based role, with opportunities to visit project sites and collaborate closely with the Project Lead and Workshop Team, ensuring designs are executed in the most practical and efficient way possible. Key Benefits Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Salary - negotiable depending on experience 8% Employer Pension Contribution 21 days + 8 bank holidays Annual Leave Comprehensive Medical Insurance Professional Development Support Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies, from concept through to production and installation (cradle to grave) and implement feedback in next designs Perform detailed hand calculations (e.g. stress analysis, bolted/welded joint assessments, load calculations). Produce and review...

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Sheffield Office-Based (with Occasional Site Visits) We are looking for an initiative-taking and skilled Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients Design team. This is a fully office-based role, with opportunities to visit project sites and collaborate closely with the Project Lead and Workshop Team, ensuring designs are executed in the most practical and efficient way possible. Key Benefits Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Salary - negotiable depending on experience 8% Employer Pension Contribution 21 days + 8 bank holidays Annual Leave Comprehensive Medical Insurance Professional Development Support Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies, from concept through to production and installation (cradle to grave) and implement feedback in next designs Perform detailed hand calculations (e.g. stress analysis, bolted/welded joint assessments, load calculations). Produce and review...

Job Description Location: Gaydon Employment Type: Fixed term contract Sector: Automotive Engineering Are you an experienced Design Engineer ready to take the lead on high‑impact automotive projects? We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our growing team, taking ownership of the design and development of Body Panel Inserts and leading a high‑performing design team from concept through to final customer sign‑off. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the design and engineering of Body Panel Inserts , ensuring robust, manufacturable, and cost‑effective solutions. Manage and mentor a small design team , providing technical leadership, design reviews, and development guidance. Act as the primary customer interface for all project communication, including progress updates, design evolution, issue resolution, and timing alignment. Drive design changes based on customer feedback, engineering analysis, and functional requirements. Own the final design sign‑off...

Company Description Expand your playground with a fast-growing global engineering group. At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and shape the future within a company for which innovation is inseparable from engineering. New forms of mobility, autonomous vehicles, the factory of the future, augmented reality... these are the daily concerns of our 15,000 ingenious talents in over 30 countries. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or experienced, an engineer or a project manager, at SEGULA you will find the opportunity that will give new meaning to your career. Make your move, Join us ! Job Description Location: Gaydon Employment Type: Fixed term contract Sector: Automotive Engineering Are you an experienced Design Engineer ready to take the lead on high‑impact automotive projects? We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our growing team, taking ownership of the design and development of Body...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing...

Are you ready to shape the future of water engineering? At Binnies UK , we’re looking for Lead Mechanical Design Engineers to deliver innovative solutions for clean water and wastewater projects. From concept to construction, you’ll play a key role in designing systems that make a real difference to communities and the environment. Why Join Us? We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career with purpose, flexibility, and rewards: Private Health Insurance & Income Protection Life Assurance for peace of mind Annual Leave Purchase Scheme for extra time off Clear career paths with professional development support Annual pay rise & bonus High Street discounts & gym membership deals Cycle to Work & EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes Mental Health Support because your wellbeing matters What You’ll Do Deliver clear, concise engineering outputs, from drawings and calculations to reports and schedulesCoordinate multidisciplinary designs, including P&IDsManage...

Locations: Redhill ¦ Birmingham ¦ Glasgow ¦ Chester ¦ Leeds Join Binnies UK, Part of the RSK Group Are you ready to shape the future of water engineering? At Binnies UK , we’re looking for Lead Mechanical Design Engineers to deliver innovative solutions for clean water and wastewater projects. From concept to construction, you’ll play a key role in designing systems that make a real difference to communities and the environment. Why Join Us? We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career with purpose, flexibility, and rewards: Private Health Insurance & Income Protection Life Assurance for peace of mind Annual Leave Purchase Scheme for extra time off Clear career paths with professional development support Annual pay rise & bonus High Street discounts & gym membership deals Cycle to Work & EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes Mental Health Support because your wellbeing matters What You’ll Do Deliver clear, concise engineering...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing...

The Mechanical Design Engineer collaborating with the Project Engineering Manager will be responsible for crafting and maintaining mechanical subassemblies for Emerson’s diverse range of products, supporting both new and existing designs. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Support mechanical aspects of engineering product transfer project, liaising with satellite manufacturing sites. Analyse requirements and produce 3D models and accompanying drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Develop prototypes and support designs through product development cycle and support manufacturing in process and product improvement projects. Lead document change through ECN process with the use of PDM software. Creation and maintenance of specifications and Bills of Material. Estimation of project timescales and labour & material costs. Occasional site visits to support external testing and customer trials. Design and development of production test fixtures and timely...

Mechanical Design Engineer Join Joloda Hydraroll as we expand our engineering team due to continued growth and exciting international projects. Enjoy true job security, meaningful innovation, and a culture of respect - with a generous salary of up to £48,000 and a chance to impact global logistics. Joloda Hydraroll are global leaders in loading solutions - simplifying and speeding up how goods move from factory to trailer. With operations across the UK, USA, Netherlands, and Finland, our technology touches every corner of the globe. We work with major logistics names, streamlining operations and designing smart systems that make complex loading challenges simple. What’s in it for you? Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm (37.5 hrs/week) Location: You will be required to perform your duties On-site at our Anglesey facility Monday to Friday Working pattern: Primarily office-based with occasional travel for site visits and project support Competitive salary up to...

Department: Capital Design Salary (£): £,-£, Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical) Join Our Team as a Senior Design Engineer! At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top % of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. Are you passionate about tackling climate change and making a positive impact on the environment? Our ambitious five-year programme, featuring over , innovative projects, is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of delivering exceptional water and waste services. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical). The role will be based in Raynesway (Derby)....

Sensata require a high calibre Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of our world-leading products. In this role, the engineer will work as part of a Global organisation, engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver results to a range of customers, including leading global automotive OEMs.Additional Job Description Role Specific Responsibilities: Lead development of market leading Sensor Products, including CAD design, prototyping, testing, production launch and customer technical support Interact with customers to solicit product specification requirements, define project schedules, drive and deliver on project execution in alignment with customer needs Lead engagement with existing and new suppliers, defining requirements and driving supplier on-time delivery and quality Work cross functionally within a global team to optimise designs for manufacturing, assembly and cost effectiveness Lead engineering engagement with test labs and production lines to...

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Location : London (Hybrid) Employment Type : Full-time Sector : Water & Wastewater Infrastructure About the Role Our client, a leading engineering and design‑build delivery partner in the UK water sector, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen their mechanical engineering team. This hybrid role involves delivering high‑quality mechanical design solutions on major water and wastewater projects. Key Responsibilities • Develop cost‑effective mechanical design layouts meeting specification, safety, and constructability standards. • Evaluate whole‑life design costs including design hours, material selection, buildability, and cross‑discipline impacts. • Ensure consistent use of standard design practices across projects. • Support proposals with engineering estimates and feedback. • Lead multidisciplinary coordination to ensure fully integrated design delivery. • Maintain high standards in...

Job Title:           Mechanical Design Engineer Location:           Knowsley, Liverpool (L33) Salary:               £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE) Shifts:                Monday- Thursday 08:00- 16:30 & Fridays 08:00-13:30hrs Contract:             Permanent Company & Role Our client is a well-established, world leading manufacturing business, working alongside high profile customers within the MOD, Automotive and Medical industries around the world. Through growth and investment, the company are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to be responsible for the design of custom filters, and sign off other work completed by other design engineers As the Mechanical Design Engineer, your duties will include; Design & Development: Lead the mechanical design of products using SolidWorks 3D software. Project Leadership: Manage designs from concept to production, making sure engineering milestones are met on time. Analysis & Validation:...

Job Description Mechanical Design Engineer                                                                      Permanent Full-Time Location – Office based in Bedfordshire Join a leading manufacturer specialising in high-quality lamination, coating, and heat transfer equipment. They provide innovative, customised machinery solutions for global industries including the aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors, focusing on technical precision and process efficiency. We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who is proficient in SolidWorks to lead the development of specialised machinery from initial concept through to final production. Your role will balance high-level mechanical design with practical technical documentation. Responsibilities, but are not limited to Lead the design of mechanical solutions, from concept through to detailed technical drawings Create 3D models and 2D technical drawings of mechanical components and assemblies,...

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Job Title: Aftertreatment Design Engineer Salary: £52,380 + Dependent Upon Experience Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Benefits: 25 days annual leave Up to 12% Bonus Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10% Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution. Optional flexible benefits...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services Location: Cardiff Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, flexible & hybrid working Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a busy and growing building services consultancy in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to lead mechanical engineering design projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer , you’ll have autonomy over your work, manage multi-disciplinary projects, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the technical direction of the business. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical design and engineering on projects from concept through to completion Prepare and review detailed calculations, specifications, and design documentation Produce high-quality drawings and BIM/Revit models Manage project deliverables including...

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer Salary: Competitive salary Location: Tiverton Shift: Monday - Thursday 8:15am-5pm Friday 8:30am-4pm Permanent contract JDR is recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work in a manufacturing site in Tiverton. The Role: As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be working within a manufacturing environment and your duties will be as follows: Research, plan, and develop new designs and improve existing applications for special purpose machinery, conveyors, structural steelwork, and general fabrications Deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions from concept through to production and customer installation Prepare, produce, and modify design schemes, calculations, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and detailed drawings Perform engineering calculations and simulations to analyse performance, efficiency, and safety, using data to make improvements Create designs using 2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) Manage...

Job Title:           Mechanical Design Engineer Location:           Knowsley, Liverpool (L33) Salary:               £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE) Shifts:                Monday- Thursday 08:00- 16:30 & Fridays 08:00-13:30hrs Contract:             Permanent Company & Role Our client is a well-established, world leading manufacturing business, working alongside high profile customers within the MOD, Automotive and Medical industries around the world. Through growth and investment, the company are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to be responsible for the design of custom filters, and sign off other work completed by other design engineers As the Mechanical Design Engineer, your duties will include; Design & Development: Lead the mechanical design of products using SolidWorks 3D software. Project Leadership: Manage designs from concept to production, making sure engineering milestones are met on time. Analysis & Validation:...