Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Morgan Gray
Location:
Bournemouth
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hybrid: Up to 2 days WFH (post‑qualifying period)
Industry: Global Engineering & Product Innovation
A globally recognised, award‑winning engineering organisation is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive key design workstreams across new product development and continuous improvement. This is a high‑impact role where you’ll shape product direction, provide technical leadership, and ensure alignment across engineering, product, and operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead mechanical and product design activities from concept through to launch
- Turn early concepts into validated, manufacturable solutions
- Work closely with NPI teams to refine designs and ensure production readiness
- Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing partners to optimise DFM, quality and cost
- Coordinate V&V, including FMEA, prototype builds and testing
- Run design reviews and drive resolution of engineering challenges
- Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, supporting their technical development
About You
- Proven experience leading mechanical or product design projects end‑to‑end
- Strong 3D CAD capability (Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, etc.)
- Passionate about design, problem‑solving and delivering high‑quality products
Desirable experience:
- Sheet metal design
- Plastic injection moulding
- Integrating electronic/electrical components
- Consumer product development
- HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar
Benefits
- Unlimited holiday
- Company pension
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Hybrid working (after qualifying period)
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