Lead Mechanical Engineer

We have demand for a number of Lead Mechanical Engineer, on a permanent basis, by a global Engineering client, who is at the forefront of their industry and going through a real period of growth. In this role, the successful candidate will ultimately be responsible for driving Mechanical Engineering ‘best practice’ through the project team they lead.This is a permanent opportunity which comes with a base salary of between £55,000 - £63,000, dependent upon experience and qualifications, plus bonuses and benefits.Overview of the Lead Mechanical Engineer role:Lead the technical delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across projects, including subsystem and technology development activities.Provide leadership and guidance to Mechanical Engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.Promote and embed mechanical engineering best practice to improve performance across quality, cost, schedule, safety and reliability targets.Ensure appropriate technical governance, compliance and engineering standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.Act as a key technical authority, supporting innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.Key skills required for the Lead Mechanical Engineer role:Previous experience of design for manufacture principles with focus on assembly.Experience of leading Mechanical Engineering teams.Possess an associated Mechanical/Engineering biased degree qualification.If you are a Lead Mechanical Engineer looking for a new opportunity either apply online or, if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact Lshelbourne@outsource-uk.co.uk or 0161 391 2184If you know someone who might be looking for a new role that would be a strong fit then you could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information.