Adept:us is recruiting for a Senior / Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for a Hampshire based client who are at the forefront of engineering innovation within their field.

The Senior / Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role in advancing cutting-edge technology. In this Senior / Lead position, you will drive the design and development of both current and upcoming projects. Collaborating with a team of industry experts, you will oversee mechanical systems from initial concept to production, ensuring excellence at every stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary design and development team to create concepts and deliver designs that meet project requirements for functionality, quality, timelines, and cost.
• Work on diverse projects, ranging from large-scale fabricated structures and systems to smaller bespoke prototypes.
• Take a leadership role in major programs or independently manage smaller projects, working closely with the technical lead.
• Ensure the delivery of component and system designs in alignment with company standards and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of methodologies and toolsets to enhance innovation and efficiency.
• Contribute to early-stage planning, feasibility assessments, and requirements generation for pre-contract and concept development phases.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering growth and expertise.
• Perform mechanical calculations for fixings, inserts, and bonded joints.
• Act as a technical liaison with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts, including the preparation of customer proposals.
• Assist with project management tasks, monitoring plans, progress, and risk mitigation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, clearly communicating progress, priorities, and challenges.
• Participate in physical builds, evaluations, and validations.
• Contribute to the development of Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).
• Oversee external resources in collaboration with the line manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Marine, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proficiency in using major CAD systems (preferably NX or CATIA) to create high-quality, detailed drawings with appropriate application of GD&T and DFM principles.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, supported by the ability to perform design calculations.
• Experience designing both metallic and composite components is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of materials, welding, bonding, and fastening techniques.
• Hands-on familiarity with workshop activities such as fabrication and CNC machining is a plus.
• Significant experience in conducting classical hand calculations and creating custom calculation sheets.
• Competence with FEA tools to support design validation and accelerate development is advantageous.
• Familiarity with TeamCentre and Siemens SimCentre is beneficial.
• Knowledge of production manufacturing techniques is preferred.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior engineers, with a willingness to delegate tasks effectively.

If you are passionate about innovation and eager to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £55,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LMDE-P-06