Lead Design Engineer

White Label are very excited to be working with our longstanding client who are now keen to expand their team with a Lead Designer

You’ll be part of a rapidly growing business with a full order book, an excellent culture, a proud history and ambitious plans. The company specialises in bulk material handling and plant processing markets, offering services across sectors such as mining, tunnelling, quarrying, oil & gas, and more.

We are recruiting for a Lead Designer to be an integral part of the team:
This role can will be based in either Sunderland OR Chorley depending on the distance of the individual (TBD)

The primary purpose of the Lead Design Engineer role is to take ownership of all design outputs and deliverables on allocated project(s). This includes coordinating the scheme 3D model, managing equipment interfaces, and producing technical documentation such as drawings, 3D models, and manufacture packs. The Lead Design Engineer is also responsible for ensuring quality and consistency of outputs by supervising, advising, and checking the work of Design Engineers on allocated project(s).

Benefits

* Competitive salary £50k - £60k DOE

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – ops to buy more holidays

* Contribution towards eye test and glasses

* Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount

* Long Service Awards

* Employee recognition scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Flexible Benefits Package

* 37 hours per week with a 1pm finish on a Friday

* Hybrid working opportunities

Your

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the design and development of equipment, systems, and schemes to the specified brief.

* Lead the production of 3D models and technical drawings, ensuring compliance with company CAD standards and design procedures.

* Lead the production of technical documentation in accordance with company standards.

* Manage drawings, models, bill of materials, and technical documents using company systems.

* Ensure design outputs (designs, drawings, documentation, etc.) on allocated project(s) meet project specifications, relevant standards, and regulatory requirements.

* Identify variations to contractual scope and escalate to the Project Engineer.

* Lead and facilitate design review meetings, ensuring design team actions are captured, assigned, and completed effectively.

* Carry out analysis of designs with a view to improving safety, DfMA, and functionality.

* Promote value engineering, standardisation, risk reduction, and a right-first-time approach.

* Undertake site visits and surveys to support successful delivery of projects.

* Provide technical leadership, support, and mentoring to Design Engineers and project team members.

* Support the rectification of any NCR raised against the department.

* Participate & contribute to any lessons learned and continuous improvement meetings.

* Lead the development of processes to improve efficiency and project delivery.

* Ensure all work is delivered in alignment with the business’ ISO 9001 processes and templates as controlled within the Quality Management System (COS).

* Ensure personal objectives are completed in a timely manner and drive overall departmental/ business objectives year-on-year.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

HNC in relevant design or engineering discipline, or equivalent

Previous experience as a Design Engineer, with experience in material handling.

Excellent knowledge of bulk material handling, conveyor systems, and associated equipment.

Good 3D CAD software knowledge (Autodesk Inventor or Revit preferred).

Excellent knowledge of technical drawing and drafting standards (BS 8888).

Excellent understanding of the design process, and its associated documentation.

Good knowledge of manufacturing processes associated with heavy fabrication.

Excellent knowledge of design standards and regulations.

Excellent understanding of mechanical and structural design principles.

Good understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).

Good understanding of checking designs, drawings, models, and technical documentation.

Proficient at using Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to clearly communicate design ideas, both internally and externally.

Good knowledge of workload and project planning.

Ability to mentor and guide junior colleagues.

A high attention to detail and committed to quality performance / output.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please get in touch