At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative design projects and ensure product integrity in fire protection engineering.
- Company: Join Swegon, a leader in passive fire protection with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Flexible work culture, career development, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety standards while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years in mechanical design and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
The Lead Design Engineer, based at our site in Whitstable, Kent, will provide technical leadership within the engineering function of the UK’s leading supplier of passive fire protection products, an organisation actively involved in driving fire standards in the UK. The role is responsible for the design integrity, development and lifecycle support of mechanical products. It covers reverse engineering and redesign of legacy products, as well as new product development, ensuring solutions meet functional, cost, manufacturing and regulatory requirements. The Lead Engineer sets technical direction, maintains engineering standards and guides the design team through concept, development and validation.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure all engineering designs, prototypes and development activities are carried out in accordance with relevant health, safety and regulatory requirements
- Provide technical leadership across mechanical product design, development and lifecycle support
- Lead reverse engineering activities to analyse, redesign and improve existing products
- Develop concept designs based on engineering analysis, test data and requirements
- Produce 2D/3D CAD models and drawings using AutoCAD
- Plan and execute prototype manufacture including build and evaluation
- Design and conduct Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Perform FEA analysis (Nastran)
- Analyse test data to drive product improvement
- Own technical problem solving and root cause analysis
- Support manufacturing and resolve design issues
- Maintain technical documentation and reports
Essential Experience:
- 5-10+ years mechanical design engineering experience
- Reverse engineering and product redesign
- Prototype development and testing
- Engineering analysis (FEA/calculations)
- Technical leadership or supervisory experience
Desirable Experience:
- Project management experience
- Direct medium-high volume production environment exposure
- Toolroom trained (lathe, CNC, etc)
- Prototype development
- Lean/Continuous Improvement.
Essential Qualifications:
- Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Lead Design Engineer in Whitstable employer: Swegon UK & I
Swegon UK & I is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the picturesque setting of Whitstable, Kent. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer continuous professional development opportunities and encourage our team to lead impactful projects in mechanical design. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and technical excellence, ensuring a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.
