Lead Mechanical Engineer

JOB – Lead Mechanical Engineer LOCATION – West London TERM – Permanent SALARY – Competitive, dependent on experience My client is developing next-generation mass data storage hardware using pioneering holographic technology. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their West London team on a permanent basis. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: • Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline • Around 8 years of relevant industry experience within mechanical engineering, precision hardware, or mechanical systems • Experience leading the delivery of mechanical systems, subsystems, or significant mechanical workstreams • Strong understanding of mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods • Experience integrating mechanical systems beyond isolated component design • Hands-on experience building, testing, debugging, and improving mechanical hardware • Familiarity with mechanical failure modes relating to wear, alignment, tension, friction, or material handling • Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams during system integration • Ability to document technical requirements, risks, test methods, and engineering decisions clearly • Exposure to production environments, supplier coordination, or manufacturing-focused design • Excellent communication, organisation, and technical leadership skills • Experience with precision mechanical systems, motion control, or positioning mechanisms would be advantageous • Experience supporting products through EVT, DVT, PVT, or production launch phases would be beneficial The Lead Mechanical Engineer role will involve: • Taking technical ownership of a key mechanical workstream within the media handling system • Establishing mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods • Developing test methods, rigs, and verification approaches for tape movement and positioning • Reducing technical risks relating to tape positioning, path control, and system repeatability • Supporting drive system integration and resolving mechanical risks through structured build and test activities • Improving life-test methods and assessing tape management behaviour under operating conditions • Peer reviewing mechanical designs, test plans, and verification evidence • Guiding engineers technically and supporting wider engineering workstreams • Working closely with mechanical, mechatronics, electronics, and controls teams • Supporting the transition from prototype through to production and launch The company are offering: • Competitive salary • 25 days annual leave • Employer pension contributions • Cycle-to-work scheme • A collaborative and highly technical working environment If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible. Many thanks, Premier Group