Lead Design Engineer

Telford 

Monday to Friday

£45k+

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Company Discounts, Occupational Health, EAP, 31 Days annual leave & other benefits

The role

Our client is a globally recognized, industry-leading manufacturer situated in Telford, who has a superb opportunity for a Lead Design Engineer to join their Technical Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-renowned company, work on a wide range of highly specialized projects, develop your technical and project management prowess and enjoy a competitive salary and host of additional company benefits.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the (re)design and development of automated machinery, equipment and component parts to enhance overall health and performance  
• Proposing and implementing improvements across all engineering functions
• Supporting the drafting of Technical Manuals in line with agreed company standards
• Ensuring all documentation and products conform to relevant industry standards (ISO9001, ISO14001 & BS8888 etc)
• Overseeing improvement projects from conception to completion
• Proposing, negotiating and finalising project specifications and timelines with various stakeholders
• Ensuring the workload within the technical team is comprehensively managed
• Ensuring all project work with the team is formulated so as to prioritise quality (functionality, reliability, efficiency and accuracy etc) of the final product
• Identifying, analysing and proposing solutions for existing quality shortfalls or deficiencies through regular interdepartmental meetings
• Proactively scoping out continuous improvement opportunities

What you’ll need

• A Degree in Mechanical or Mechanical Design Engineering or HND equivalent
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Inventor (essential)
• Time-served within a manufacturing background (FMCG or similar desirable)
• Experience of automation projects (desirable)
• Proficient in FMEA
• A recognised Occupational Health and Safety qualification (desirable)

About you

• Proactive and self-motivated
• The ability to effectively manage a high workload and competing deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent adaptability, flexibility and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication, negotiation and project management skills

If interested in the above opportunity, please forward your CV to Tom Phillips at Hunter Selection via Tomp@hunterselection.co.uk