Team Leader Mechanical Design Engineer in Bournemouth

Location: UK/Bournemouth

At Gozney, we are on a mission to change the way the world cooks outdoors. Since 2010, Gozney has made cooking with fire easy by pioneering next-level pizza ovens. Our multi-award-winning outdoor pizza ovens are beautiful, high-performing, durable tools designed for chefs and made intuitive for beginners.

We set high standards for quality and continually refine our products to exceed customer expectations for form, fit, and function. A product launch is not the end of the design journey; every product undergoes ongoing improvement to enhance customer experience, streamline manufacturing, and maintain our industry-leading standards.

As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of key design workstreams across new product development and continuous improvement. You will provide technical leadership, guide design direction, and ensure alignment across engineering, product, and operations. You will transform early concepts into validated, manufacturable solutions and lead projects through our NPL process. You will also mentor other engineers, help shape engineering best practice, and act as a key decision maker in driving the evolution of the Gozney product range.

• Lead mechanical and product design activities across multiple projects, ensuring strong engineering direction and decision making.
• Act as a technical authority and subject matter expert for mechanical systems and manufacturing methods.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance, design reviews, and skills development.
• Champion best practice in design, documentation, verification, and data management.
• Own the design of products from concept to launch, including models, assemblies, and drawings for manufacture.
• Lead design reviews and ensure robust resolution of engineering challenges.
• Drive designs through the NPL (New Product Line) process, owning engineering deliverables, timelines, and risk management.
• Work closely with Project Managers to maintain project deliverables and ensure milestones are met.
• Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturers to optimise DFM, quality, and cost performance.
• Review existing products, identify opportunities for enhancement, and lead engineering changes.
• Develop and execute cost down initiatives without compromising performance or quality.
• Build strong relationships with engineering teams globally.
• Share expertise across the organisation to elevate engineering capability.

Minimum qualifications:

• 10 years industry experience in Senior or Lead design roles, preferably in a related field and ideally with experience in gas products.
• Degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 2:1 classification.
• Excellent proficiency in 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of diverse manufacturing processes, especially metal fabrication, sheet metal, and castings.
• Experience with injection moulding is an advantage.
• Ability to produce detailed design drawings to BS8888.
• Ability to lead design activities independently and manage several workstreams concurrently.
• Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, benefits, and pizza!
• Flexible paid time off including 26+ days holiday.
• Fun hybrid work environment – 3 days a week in our Bournemouth office.
• Free Roccbox and Friends and Family discount on Gozney products.
• Cycle to work scheme, parking, bike storage, and showers.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Gozney is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Our ongoing commitment is to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace, enabling you to excel in your career.