Lead Design Engineer / Manager

Our client is the UK’s market leader in the manufacture of customer‑focused vehicles mounted equipment. We are seeking a Lead Principal Design Engineer / Manager to take ownership of the mechanical design function at a management level reporting into the Technical Director. This is a lead role, managing a small mechanical design team while remaining technically “hands‑on” to ensure the design and engineering integrity of every vehicle that leaves the site.

As the Lead Design Engineer, you must have Fabrication expertise in sheet metal and platework ideally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Excellence: Design & Develop concepts & Prototypes and feasilbility modellings. Create and oversee comprehensive part, assembly, and installation drawings. You will be the final gatekeeper for quality, cost, and performance targets.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Manage a small team of designers with a dedicated focus on professional development-mentoring them in techn...