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Lead Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Coleford
Department: Engineering - Design & Technical Support / Contracts Engineering
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver high-quality mechanical engineering designs and technical data that meet customer requirements, applicable standards, and all environmental, legal, and safety obligations.

This role plays a key part in supporting right-first-time delivery, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the business, providing technical expertise to internal stakeholders and group companies as required.

Key responsibilities

Design & technical delivery

Produce mechanical designs, calculations, and technical documentation in line with customer specifications, company procedures, and relevant standards

Take ownership of assigned design packages from concept through to release, including support during manufacture

Ensure designs meet quality, regulatory, environmental, and legal requirements

Compliance, quality & risk

Apply effective technical risk management, including Health & Safety considerations

Provide accurate and complete engineering data to support quality initiatives and right-first-time practices

Work in full compliance with safety requirements and PPE standards

Business & stakeholder support

Provide technical engineering support to Sales, Operations, and other departments

Support group companies by resolving technical issues and offering engineering guidance

Attend internal and external meetings to support projects, problem solving, and business objectives

Strategic & operational contribution

Support Engineering Management Team objectives and departmental KPIs

Contribute to the company's strategic plan through timely delivery and accurate technical reporting

Decision making & authority

Act as design authority for assigned projects within defined technical and commercial limits

Make sound engineering decisions in line with company procedures, standards, and legislation

Escalate non-standard or high-risk issues to the Engineering Manager when required

About you

Essential

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline)

Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering designs in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems (e.g. AutoCAD, Creo)

Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems

Good understanding of relevant engineering standards, legislation, and safety requirements

Desirable

IEng or CEng status (or working toward professional registration)

Experience acting as a technical authority, including design review and approval

Experience supporting customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

Personal qualities

High level of personal accountability and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Proactive, collaborative, and continuous-improvement focused

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Able to work independently or as part of a team

Full driving licence

Working conditions

Predominantly office-based with occasional worldwide travel as required

Use of appropriate personal protective equipment where necessary

Additional information

No direct line management or budgetary responsibility

Security checks (CRB) may be required depending on project