ROLE- Lead Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION- Bristol

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £50,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience

My client is a specialist manufacturer. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis.

The role will involve designing, testing, and developing bespoke products, and managing a small team.

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

Be a self-starter, with strong leadership skills and the ability to think outside the box and own projects At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Design / Mechanical Testing / Product Development position Experience designing bespoke products from scratch Analytical mind-set and good problem-solving skills Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo etc. Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes, – sheet metal, machining, injection moulded plastics etc. Strong leadership skills Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

Leading and Project Managing the Design, Prototyping, ...