Lead Mechanical Engineer

Company: Outsource UK
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Job Description

We have demand for a number of Lead Mechanical Engineer, on a permanent basis, by a global Engineering client, who is at the forefront of their industry and going through a real period of growth. In this role, the successful candidate will ultimately be responsible for driving Mechanical Engineering ‘best practice’ through the project team they lead.

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This is a permanent opportunity which comes with a base salary of between £55,000 – £63,000, dependent upon experience and qualifications, plus bonuses and benefits.

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Overview of the Lead Mechanical Engineer role:

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  • Lead the technical delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across projects, including subsystem and technology development activities.
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  • Provide leadership and guidance to Mechanical Engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
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  • Promote and embed mechanical engineering best practice to improve performance across quality, cost, schedule, safety and reliability targets.
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  • Ensure appropriate technical governance, compliance and engineering standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
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  • Act as a key technical authority, supporting innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Key skills required for the Lead Mechanical Engineer role:

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  • Previous experience of design for manufacture principles with focus on assembly.
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  • Experience of leading Mechanical Engineering teams.
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  • Possess an associated Mechanical/Engineering biased degree qualification.
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If you are a Lead Mechanical Engineer looking for a new opportunity either apply online or, if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact Lshelbourne@outsource-uk.co.uk or 0161 391 2184

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If you know someone who might be looking for a new role that would be a strong fit then you could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information.

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Posted: August 30th, 2026