Lead Design Engineer

• Flexible hours and excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to take the lead of NPI projects
• Tailored progression paths

Scientific equipment used in research around the world and a chance to take a lead role in bringing products to life and leading projects from start to finish. As part of a multi-discipline team, and with everything manufactured in house you can see designs right through to the end product. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is keen to contribute to the development of cutting-edge scientific instrumentation.

The people you’ll be working with are brilliant, all dedicated to their work and pulling in the same direction. Plus, they will work with you to create a tailored development plan to help you keep moving forward in your career.

The Role: Principal Design Engineer
• Actively contribute to design projects, including developing project plans, preparing specifications, and creating 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform verification and validation activities, engaging with subcontractors and customers to ensure excellence in design and functionality.
• Produce comprehensive parts lists and bills of materials, and support the production team in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting, particularly for new product introductions.
• Lead design reviews, and be the technical voice for mechanical engineering.

The Candidate: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
The ideal candidate will consider themselves a proactive person who looks for solutions to problems, and will have most of the following skills and experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design in a role such as Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Senior Design Engineer
• Qualification in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Experience using Solidworks, Inventor, Solid Edge, Creo or a similar package
• Ability to think of your feet
• Confident in voicing your opinions and ideas, both within the team and to other departments