Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Lead Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Oldham Engineering Limited is a well-established medium sized engineering business with a long history and exciting plans for business growth.

Operating from it's UK manufacturing sites in Oldham and Sheffield, the company has premium engineering facilities totalling over 150,000 sqft. The business is ISO9001 certified and holds the 'Investors in People' accolade.

This is a unique opportunity to join an established and highly regarded engineering business.

About the Role:

The Lead Engineer is responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions across design-led projects. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, ensuring that engineering outputs meet both client requirements and industry standards.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Lead Engineer plays a critical role in driving project success and maintaining technical integrity.

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate all engineering planning activities across assigned projects
Chair and facilitate engineering design reviews, ensuring alignment with project objectives and standards
Provide technical leadership and guidance to Engineers and Project Engineers
Oversee workload distribution and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs
Produce and review engineering deliverables, including:
Detailed and general arrangement drawings
Engineering calculations and analyses
Finite Element (FE) models and other computer-based assessments
Risk assessments and design evaluations
Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Technical specifications
Develop innovative engineering solutions from high-level or ambiguous requirements
Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards (Type A & B), and best Review and verify engineering work produced by others, including validation from first principles
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all engineering outputs
Demonstrate strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Produce designs that are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective
Ensure drawings clearly communicate fabrication intent (e.g., weld sizing, tolerances, assembly requirements)
Act as a key technical interface with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and professionally
Support project delivery through effective collaboration and problem-solvingHealth & Safety:

It is your responsibility to work in a safe manner to promote personal safety and the safety of others to prevent accidents occurring and report all near misses.
Move materials safely and carefully using the correct mechanical lifting method.
Use the appropriate PPE and ensure it is in good condition, replace when required.
Follow the company's Health & Safety Policy at all times.This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be expected to perform other reasonable tasks in the interest of their role and the Company's performance.

About you:

Knowledge and Skills:

Degree in an engineering discipline (or HNC/HND with substantial relevant experience)
Minimum of 10 years' industry experience post-qualification
Proven experience in design-led engineering roles with responsibility for coordinating deliverables
Strong working knowledge of engineering standards, codes of practice, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to develop, analyse, and validate engineering designs
Experience supervising or mentoring engineering staff
Candidates should be working toward CEng and hold at least Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status
Ability to interpret and apply complex engineering standards
Proficiency in producing and reviewing engineering drawings and models (software training can be provided)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Senior Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineering, Multi-skilled Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Experienced Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Lead Engineer may also be considered for this role