Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to take on a key technical leadership role within a complex hardware programme.

You will act as the technical lead for tape handling and control, ensuring robust mechanical performance across the system. This is a hands-on role where you will guide design, integration, and verification activities while influencing technical direction across the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods to ensure reliable system behaviour
• Developing test methods, rigs, and validation approaches for tape movement, positioning, and repeatability
• Reducing technical risk related to tape positioning, path control, and mechanical interfaces
• Supporting initial system integration, identifying risks early and resolving them through structured build and test activities
• Enhancing life-test methodologies to assess tape management performance under realistic operating conditions
• Peer reviewing mechanical designs, test plans, and verification evidence to ensure technical quality
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers without formal line management responsibility

Your experience will include:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Around 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering or precision hardware development
• Proven experience leading the delivery of mechanical systems, subsystems, or major workstreams xwzovoh
• Experience defining mechanical requirements, tolerances, repeatability, and verification strategies
• Understanding of quality requirements for mechanical systems, beyond performance metrics
• Hands-on experience building, testing, debugging, and improving mechanical hardware
• Knowledge of mechanical failure modes (e.g. wear, alignment, tension, friction, material handling)
• Experience working cross-functionally during system integration

Apply now or contact Gemma for more information.