Immediate Start - Team Leader

<p> We are seeking a Mechanical Team Lead to join a high-performing engineering team developing cutting-edge, complex technology products. This role is centred on technical leadership, guiding, mentoring, and enabling a team of engineers while remaining closely involved in hands-on design and engineering delivery. <p></p><p> You will act as the technical cornerstone of the team, driving engineering best practice, setting direction, and ensuring high-quality execution across multi-disciplinary development programmes. </p><p></p><p><b> Key Responsibilities </b></p><ul><li> Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, fostering a strong technical culture and high-performance mindset </li><li> Act as the primary technical authority within the mechanical function, guiding design decisions and problem-solving approaches </li><li> Drive engineering excellence by establishing and improving design processes, standards, and ways of working </li><li> Identify skills gaps within the team and actively support both technical growth and career development </li><li> Oversee and coordinate complex project work packages, ensuring successful delivery across multiple concurrent programmes </li><li> Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure cohesive, system-level integration </li><li> Balance hands-on design involvement with leadership responsibilities, leading by example in technical delivery </li><li> Support resource planning and team structure decisions, ensuring the team is set up for success. </li></ul><p></p><p><b> Skills & Experience </b></p><ul><li> Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams within a mechanical design environment </li><li> Strong track record of delivering complex product development projects, ideally within high-tech industries </li><li> Deep expertise in mechanical design across the full product lifecycle </li><li> Experience working with precision engineering and complex assemblies, including optical systems integration </li><li> Strong knowledge of design for manufacture, including precision machined and sheet metal components </li><li> Proficiency in SolidWorks; experience with FEA or flow simulation is advantageous </li><li> Highly capable hands-on engineer with the ability to guide others through complex technical challenges </li><li> Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders </li></ul><p></p><p> Apply today or contact Gemma for more information!</p><p></p>