Lead Design Engineer - #2159072

Job Title: Lead Design Engineer

Location: Leeds, LS10 1SB, UK

Job Type: Full-time Permanent Contract

Work Model: Hybrid (3day/week onside)

Summary:

• Lead Engineers are at the front end of the Engineering department; they drive execution of Projects, liaising and interfacing with both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities of the Lead Engineer roles include:

• Overseeing large projects that can vary in scope from 5 MUSD up to 200 MUSD over a typical duration of 12-24 months.

• To lead engineering projects through execution, bringing the various internal stakeholders together and liaising with the client.

• Responsible for the top level design and documentation, including testing procedures, assembly drawings, design specifications, schematics and operating manuals.

• Leading project design reviews both internal and external.

• Providing regular updates to Engineering Management on the status and progress of assigned projects

• Supporting the project through the build and testing phase.

• Perform specification review and provide technical guidance.

• Discuss the customer’s requirements and identify client products which meet these.

• Adherence to client and client internal processes.

• To ensure all work is undertaken in a safe manner in line with company health and safety guidelines.

• To reflect and promote client mindset of Commitment, Integrity, Teamwork and Drive.

• Maintain familiarity with Company technology, organisation, and business. Understand and provide technical solutions according to client strategy.

Ideally applicants must have the following experience/skills:

• Degree in Engineering or suitable alternative qualification plus suitable experience.

• Excellent communication & Interpersonal skills

• Problem solving ability.

• PC literacy; experience in the following packages ideal but training will be offered: SAP/PLM, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MathCad, AutoCad and Inventor or other similar 3D CAD package.

• Have the initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Adaptability/Flexibility

• Customer Focus (internal and external)

• Decision Making/Judgment

• Dependability

• Initiative

• Results Focus

• Work Environment/Safety