Lead Mechanical Engineer

Bristol, UK | Hybrid (Tue–Thu onsite)

SPX Radiodetection designs world-leading technology that helps protect critical infrastructure globally. As we continue to evolve toward more integrated, systems-based products, we are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to help shape the future of our engineering capability.

This is a high-impact leadership role combining technical authority, people leadership, and product industrialisation within a fast-paced electromechanical environment.

The Role

You’ll lead a mechanical engineering team while driving the development of ruggedised products from concept through to high-volume manufacture.

Working closely with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, you’ll champion a “right first time” mindset — improving standards, challenging shortcuts, and ensuring products are robust, manufacturable, and built for demanding real-world environments.

The role will focus approximately 70% on NPI and 30% on sustaining engineering activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Leading mechanical architecture and technical direction across product development

* Managing and developing a team of engineers

* Driving DFM/DFA, industrialisation, and supplier collaboration

* Improving engineering standards, design reviews, and accountability

* Supporting tooling, injection moulding, die-casting, and ruggedised product design

* Leading root-cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives

* Collaborating across mechanical, electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams

What We’re Looking For

* Strong experience developing complex electromechanical products

* Previous engineering team leadership experience

* Expert SolidWorks capability

* Experience within fast-moving manufacturing or product development environments

* Strong understanding of industrialisation and manufacturing processes

* Someone confident challenging decisions and driving engineering standards

* Passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence

Experience within electronics, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, utilities, or ruggedised products would be highly beneficial.

Why Join SPX Radiodetection?

* Work on market-leading technology with global impact

* Influence the future of innovative system-based products

* Join a collaborative engineering culture with visible leadership support

* Play a key role in improving engineering capability and product quality

* Hybrid working environment with onsite collaboration Tuesday–Thursday

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, leading from the front, and building products the right way, we’d love to hear from you