Lead Design Engineer
Chorley
£45000 - £50000/annum
Posted 1 day ago
About the role
Lead Design Engineer - Vacancy - Based in Chorley
An established engineering business is looking to recruit a Lead Design Engineer to take ownership of design deliverables across a range of complex mechanical handling projects. This role would suit someone with strong design experience looking for a next step up or someone senior who's keen for a new challenge.
The Role
* Lead the design and development of equipment and systems from concept through to manufacture
* Oversee 3D models, technical drawings, and design documentation
* Coordinate design reviews and manage technical interfaces across projects
* Ensure all outputs meet industry standards, project specifications, and quality requirements
* Support and mentor Design Engineers within the team
* Carry out site visits and surveys when required
* Drive improvements around safety, DfMA, standardisation, and value engineering
What They’re Looking For
* HNC, Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
* Strong background in bulk material handling, conveyors or machinery
* Experience using Autodesk Inventor and PDM systems (or Similar)
* Good understanding of BS 8888 and manufacturing processes linked to heavy fabrication
* Confident leading projects and checking technical documentation
* Able to manage workloads across multiple projects and support junior engineers
Benefits
* Salary up to £50k
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy more
* Hybrid working available (typically 2/3 split)
* 37-hour week with 1pm finish on Fridays
* Flexible benefits package
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Gym membership and cinema discounts
* Long service awards and employee recognition scheme
* Contribution towards eye tests and glasses
* Regular company social events
Please apply if this role is of interest and we will be in touch with more information
About this listing
Screened by Joboru
This role passed our automated spam and quality filters and was active in our feed when last checked. Joboru is an aggregator — here is how we screen listings. If anything looks off, tell us.
Similar jobs you may like
Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - field based
1 day agoOperations Resources
Electrical Shift Engineer
1 day agoYolk Recruitment Ltd
Field Service Engineer (Packaging Machinery)
1 day agoGBR Recruitment Ltd
Senior Mechatronics Engineer
1 day agoOwen Daniels
Test & Validation Engineer
1 day agoYolk Recruitment Ltd
Junior CAD Development Engineer
1 day agoOwen Daniels
Electrical Engineering Team Lead
1 day agoYolk Recruitment Ltd
Electronics Engineer - NPI / Manufacturing
1 day agoTechnical Futures Ltd
Mechanical Engineering Supervisor
1 day agoYolk Recruitment Ltd