Mechanical Engineer / Lead Engineer - Design @ Netherlands

Bristol, UK | Hybrid (Tue–Thu onsite) SPX Radiodetection designs world-leading technology that helps protect critical infrastructure globally. As we continue to evolve toward more integrated, systems-based products, we are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to help shape the future of our engineering capability. This is a high-impact leadership role combining technical authority, people leadership, and product industrialisation within a fast-paced electromechanical environment. The Role You’ll lead a mechanical engineering team while driving the development of ruggedised products from concept through to high-volume manufacture. Working closely with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, you’ll champion a “right first time” mindset — improving standards, challenging shortcuts, and ensuring products are robust, manufacturable, and built for demanding real-world environments. The role will focus approximately 70% on NPI and 30% on sustaining engineering activities. What You’ll Be Doing Leading mechanical architecture and technical direction across product development Managing and developing a team of engineers Driving DFM/DFA, industrialisation, and supplier collaboration Improving engineering standards, design reviews, and accountability Supporting tooling, injection moulding, die-casting, and ruggedised product design Leading root-cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborating across mechanical, electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams What We’re Looking For Strong experience developing complex electromechanical products Previous engineering team leadership experience Expert SolidWorks capability Experience within fast-moving manufacturing or product development environments Strong understanding of industrialisation and manufacturing processes Someone confident challenging decisions and driving engineering standards Passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence Experience within electronics, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, utilities, or ruggedised products would be highly beneficial. Why Join SPX Radiodetection? Work on market-leading technology with global impact Influence the future of innovative system-based products Join a collaborative engineering culture with visible leadership support Play a key role in improving engineering capability and product quality Hybrid working environment with onsite collaboration Tuesday–Thursday If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, leading from the front, and building products the right way, we’d love to hear from you.