Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
£43000 - £48000 DOE
Monday - Friday
Ellesmere
Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with a knack for leading and innovating? If you're ready to be the go-to person in your field, this position is for you!
Our client is a rapidly growing, innovative organisation dedicated to supporting farmers while addressing environmental concerns. Our clients energy-efficient robots and data-driven solutions improve dairy farming efficiency and productivity. With in-house developed solutions and a global dealer network, they are committed to enhancing comfort, ensuring consistent milk yields, and improving business results.
Your Role:
As our Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll lead the charge in creating cutting-edge robotic solutions for automatic equipment. This role combines hands-on engineering with being the bridge between senior management and the mechanical engineering team. Your insights will drive the projects and business forward.
Your Responsibilities:
- Hands-on Mechanical Development: Use AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor (3D) for mechanical drawings and tackle in-depth questions from your team.
- Engineering Concepts: Work with project teams to develop mechanical solutions and push innovation.
- Innovation Leadership: Assist senior management in managing projects that propel the company's growth.
- Team Leadership: Lead and inspire the mechanical team to develop innovative solutions.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all designs are specified, released to high standards, and delivered on time.
- Project Expansion: Manage external development teams for larger-scale solutions as projects grow.
Your Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
- Experience with automation and/or robotic systems
- Project management experience
- Leadership skills with strong communication, interpersonal, and listening abilities
- Positive and driven attitude
- Consulting and service-oriented mindset
- Strategic thinker with the ability to handle complexity
- Assertive and unafraid to ask questions or make mistakes
- Excellent English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or affinity with dairy farming
- Machinery directive compliance experience
- Issue resolution and management experience