Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer Location: Near Monmouth | Hours: 37 per week | Department: Engineering Are you ready to build your future with a global engineering leader? Located in a prime spot for commuters from Monmouth and the surrounding areas, our Engineering department is expanding. We are looking for a lead engineer to join our team across Design, Technical Support, and Contracts Engineering. Key Responsibilities Design & Technical Delivery Produce mechanical designs, calculations, and technical documentation in line with customer requirements and engineering standards Ensure compliance with relevant industry, safety, environmental, and legal standards Take ownership of design work from concept through to manufacture supportCompliance, Quality & Risk Apply strong engineering judgement to manage technical and H&S risk Support quality initiatives and ensure accurate, right-first-time outputs Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and PPE requirementsTechnical & Business Support Provide engineering input across Sales, Operations, and wider business functions Support technical issue resolution across group companies Attend internal and external meetings to support project deliveryContinuous Improvement & Delivery Support engineering strategy and departmental KPIs Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency Promote teamwork, accountability, and high engineering standards What You'll Need Essential BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) Proven experience in mechanical design within an industrial or manufacturing environment Strong ability to take ownership of technical work and deliver complex engineering solutions Competent in 2D and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Creo or similar) Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving ability Understanding of engineering standards, legislation, and safety requirements Experience with SAP or similar ERP systemsDesirable Working towards or holding IEng / CEng status Experience in technical authority or design approval responsibilities Experience working with customers and suppliers on technical matters