Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (Team Leader)

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Derbyshire

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The Company: A leading provider of heavy equipment solutions for the rail, construction, and mining industries is looking to hire a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer. This company has a well-established market presence and specializes in designing and manufacturing heavy equipment, including mining machinery, locomotives, and rail-laying equipment.

With a skilled team of engineers, this business provides bespoke, custom-built solutions, ensuring a varied and exciting workload for its engineering team. Their flexible approach to design and manufacture allows them to deliver projects that their competitors may not be able to undertake.

Currently employing around 50 staff, the company has a dedicated team of 8 engineers working across electrical and mechanical design. With ambitious plans for growth and international client acquisition, they are seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design team and help drive the business forward.

The Role: As the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a leadership role, managing and supporting a team of mechanical designers. You will oversee daily project workloads, approve designs, and ensure all projects meet quality and deadline requirements. With a strong focus on design and problem-solving, the Chief Mechanical Engineer will be the go-to person for technical guidance and project planning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a small team mechanical designer, managing workloads, and signing off work.
• Planning and scheduling to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Engaging in production meetings, contract reviews, and delivery forecasts.
• Providing technical support to the design team, shop floor staff, and answering client queries.
• Utilizing Autodesk Inventor for 3D modelling and 2D technical drawings for fabrication and production.
• Performing structural calculations, heat transfer analysis, and engineering checks for motor power, tolerances, and bearing selection.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong engineering background, ideally with in heavy or complex product design, including hydraulics, pneumatics, or similar fields.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising or managing a team of engineers or designers.
• Expertise with 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• A dynamic, detail-oriented Lead Mechanical Design Engineer with strong problem-solving skills.
• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent; chartered status is desirable but not required.
• A hands-on, proactive attitude towards learning, development, and continuous improvement.

The Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Package: £60k - £65k
• Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Mon-Thu) with an early finish on Fridays (8:00am – 1:00pm).
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Flexible Working: Flexi Hours and ability to bank overtime.
• Profit Share & Bonus Scheme: 1-2 weeks bonus based on company performance.
• Life Assurance & Pension: 4x salary life cover and 4% matched pension contributions.
• Healthcare Benefits: Optional buy-in scheme for dental and optical care, covering employees and their children.

How to Apply: If you are a dynamic Mechanical Design Engineer looking to lead a team, engage in a broad range of technical projects, and be part of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at matt.taylor@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 0116 218 1644 for more information.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation