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)
Salary description
£52000.00 - £60000.00 per year