Area Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

A high-profile automotive brand in Leicestershire has an opportunity for an Area Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is a management role that will involve approximately 4-6 line reports. A competitive salary is on offer as well as an excellent benefits package.

The Area Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of a package of automotive components. Duties will include:

• Design and development of a package of automotive components, supported by Specialists and Chief Engineers.
• Mentoring, coaching, and supporting the development of direct reports, including performance management.
• Working on design projects from concept through to delivery.
• Delivering projects to the time, cost, quality and specification in line with design processes and KPI's.
• Contributing to the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project plans.
• Collaborating with the entire supply chain to ensure that team working is maximised.
• Escalating concerns, issues and risks up through the reporting chain.

To be successful in the role of Area Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, the ideal candidate will offer the following skills:

• MEng or BEng Degree in an Engineering related subject.
• Proven experience of team leadership.
• Excellent technical judgement and decision-making skills with the ability to communicate concisely to all stakeholders.
• Core understanding of design engineering with a highly technical approach.
• Experience with a 3D CAD package, ideally Creo but all CAD packages will be considered, and full training will be given on Creo if you haven't currently got experience in this.
• Beneficial to have previous experience working within an automotive/manufacturing environment.
• Design for manufacture (DFM).
• Ability to think ahead regarding design with a growth mindset.
• Good commercial awareness.

In return you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Very competitive starting salary.
• Competitive holiday entitlement as well as additional Annual Leave.
• Half day on Fridays.
• Company benefits platform.
• Top level Life Assurance Scheme.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Company benefits platform.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee purchase / lease scheme.
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities.

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