Lead Design Engineer

Location: Renfrew

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE

KO2's client is seeking an accomplished and motivated Lead Design Engineer to join their team in Renfrew. This is a pivotal role where you will drive the design and development of innovative products, providing both technical expertise and leadership to ensure the successful delivery of projects from concept through to production.

As Lead Design Engineer, you will establish and maintain design standards, guide a skilled team of engineers and designers, and ensure all work meets the highest levels of quality, compliance, and functionality.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership - Oversee the design process from concept to delivery, ensuring manufacturability, functionality, and alignment with design intent. CAD Expertise - Provide advanced CAD leadership, reviewing and approving complex models in line with best practice. Collaboration - Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions on time. Technical Reviews - Lead design reviews including DFMA, FMEA, and RCA to ensure robust products. Mentorship - Coach and develop engineers and designers, fostering growth within the team. Human-Centred Design - Apply ergonomics, usability, and human factors across all development stages. Industrial Design Translation - Convert A-surface design concepts into manufacturable components, with expertise in ...