Lead Engineer - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Energy Jobline CVL

Description

Lead Design Engineer
Coulter Elite Resourcing is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading food machinery manufacturing client in Peterborough. Our client is known for their commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence in engineering solutions.
Provide technical direction to the team, offering sound engineering solutions to problems, supported by design analysis.

• Develop and implement innovative solutions, incorporating the latest materials, manufacturing processes, and technology to drive product range advancement.
• Manage product developments, ensuring controlled implementation across the product range.
• Take overall design responsibility for assigned projects, managing them from launch to completion.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and legislation, producing necessary documentation.
• Take ownership of equipment quality, resolving design issues during manufacturing or commissioning.
• Coordinate technical support for sales, aiding in accurate project proposals and managing project risk.
• Support and, when necessary, lead mechanical testing in the factory or on-site.
• Consider and understand commercial implications in decision-making, including business risk, quality, cost, and schedule.

Team Management:

• Direct day-to-day management of team members.
• Develop recruitment and training plans for direct reports, while mentoring junior engineers.
• Manage project cost, schedule, and quality.
• Review and provide feedback on prospects including schedule, design hours, and project risk.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures for self and others.

Strong hands-on experience in design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Design Engineer to join a dynamic team at the forefront of food machinery manufacturing. If you have the skills, experience, and drive to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.