Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Coleford
Department: Engineering - Design & Technical Support / Contracts Engineering
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver high-quality mechanical engineering designs and technical data that meet customer requirements, applicable standards, and all environmental, legal, and safety obligations.

This role plays a key part in supporting right-first-time delivery, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the business, providing technical expertise to internal stakeholders and group companies as required.

Key responsibilities

Design & technical delivery

• Produce mechanical designs, calculations, and technical documentation in line with customer specifications, company procedures, and relevant standards

• Take ownership of assigned design packages from concept through to release, including support during manufacture

• Ensure designs meet quality, regulatory, environmental, and legal requirements

Compliance, quality & risk

• Apply effective technical risk management, including Health & Safety considerations

• Provide accurate and complete engineering data to support quality initiatives and right-first-time practices

• Work in full compliance with safety requirements and PPE standards

Business & stakeholder support

• Provide technical engineering support to Sales, Operations, and other departments

• Support group companies by resolving technical issues and offering engineering guidance

• Attend internal and external meetings to support projects, problem solving, and business objectives

Strategic & operational contribution

• Support Engineering Management Team objectives and departmental KPIs

• Contribute to the company's strategic plan through timely delivery and accurate technical reporting

Decision making & authority

• Act as design authority for assigned projects within defined technical and commercial limits

• Make sound engineering decisions in line with company procedures, standards, and legislation

• Escalate non-standard or high-risk issues to the Engineering Manager when required

About you

Essential

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline)

• Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering designs in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems (e.g. AutoCAD, Creo)

• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems

• Good understanding of relevant engineering standards, legislation, and safety requirements

Desirable

• IEng or CEng status (or working toward professional registration)

• Experience acting as a technical authority, including design review and approval

• Experience supporting customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

Personal qualities

• High level of personal accountability and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Proactive, collaborative, and continuous-improvement focused

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work independently or as part of a team

• Full driving licence

Working conditions

• Predominantly office-based with occasional worldwide travel as required

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment where necessary

Additional information

• No direct line management or budgetary responsibility

• Security checks (CRB) may be required depending on project