Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Electric Propulsion Farnborough, UK Up to £85,000 + bonus If you are a highly technical mechanical design engineer with high volume automotive experience looking to take on a technical leadership role and drive innovative projects from concept to production, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a highly technical Principal / Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team of highly skilled engineers; leading mechanical technical decisions, issue resolution and major projects with a high level of autonomy. This is a second-in-command position, responsible for leading and mentoring a group of experienced engineers. Key Responsibilities: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer * Lead technical decisions and resolve engineering issues on complex motor projects both next generation and existing. * Contribute as a technical authority to high voltage, high power design applications where insulation coordination, creepage and clearance, dielectric withstand and isolation requirements are critical design considerations. * Drive projects from concept through to productionisation, including sample design, prototyping and validation. * Champion technical excellence within the team, mentoring senior and junior engineers. * Oversee and carry out FEA, CFD and hand calculations on motor components and systems. * Implement cost reduction and design simplification strategies. * Manage supplier and high-volume manufacturing challenges - high pressure/low pressure die casting, injection moulding and stamping etc. Key Requirements: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer * A degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or similar coupled with strong practical skills * Proven high volume automotive experience (non-negotiable), and taking products through to series production, ideally with a tier one or OEM * Strong experience in the design of Motors, Transmissions, Gear systems, Bearings, Engines, Pumps, powertrain, drivetrain, steering or braking systems * Proven experience as a Principal / Lead mechanical design engineer working on dynamic, electromechanical systems from concept to production (3D, 2D, DFM, GD&T, BOMs etc) * Ability to lead technical projects and teams of mechanical design engineers from product concept through NPI and into production * Understanding of high voltage electromechanical design - insulation coordination, creepage and clearance, dielectric withstand and isolation requirements is ideal * Good understanding of metallic materials and manufacturing processes – HP/LP die casting, machining, pressing etc * Use of high-end mechanical design systems (SolidWorks, Creo, Catia etc) * Candidates should be good problem solvers, creative, self-motivated, methodical, focused and with a flexible attitude What’s on offer: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer * Exciting, varied projects including ground-up new product development * A collaborative, technical team environment * Opportunity to make a significant impact in an innovative, scaling automotive business * Excellent benefits including pension, private health care, life assurance, holiday, bonus, relocation and financial support with L&D Commutable from Farnborough, Farnham, Winchester, Basingstoke, Guildford, Leatherhead, Petersfield, Reading