Lead Design Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead the design and development of equipment, systems, and schemes to the specified brief.
• Lead the production of 3D models and technical drawings, ensuring compliance with company CAD standards and design procedures.
• Lead the production of technical documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Manage drawings, models, bill of materials, and technical documents using company systems.
• Ensure design outputs (designs, drawings, documentation, etc.) on allocated project(s) meet project specifications, relevant standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify variations to contractual scope and escalate to the Project Engineer.
• Lead and facilitate design review meetings, ensuring design team actions are captured, assigned, and completed effectively.
• Carry out analysis of designs with a view to improving safety, DfMA, and functionality.
• Promote value engineering, standardisation, risk reduction, and a right-first-time approach.
• Undertake site visits and surveys to support successful delivery of projects.
• Provide technical leadership, support, and mentoring to Design Engineers and project team members.
• Ensure all work is delivered in alignment with the business’ ISO 9001 processes and templates as controlled within the Quality Management System (COS).

Requirements

• HNC in relevant design or engineering discipline, or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Design Engineer, with experience in material handling.
• Excellent knowledge of bulk material handling, conveyor systems, and associated equipment.
• Good 3D CAD software knowledge (Autodesk Inventor or Revit preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of technical drawing and drafting standards (BS 8888).
• Excellent understanding of the design process, and its associated documentation.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes associated with heavy fabrication

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidaysContribution towards eye test and glassesOnline company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discountLong Service AwardsEmployee recognition scheme – ELITE AwardsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible Benefits Package**Onsite parking ******We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.**Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.