Lead Design Engineer
Cwmbran
£50,000 - £60,000

Yolk Recruitment is partnered with a renowned global leader in automotive innovation, supplying high quality components and leading the way on innovation in their field, with groundbreaking product launches in recent years and more to follow. With a century-long legacy, they excel in drive train, mobility, and electric power train solutions for commercial and industrial markets worldwide. A global business with 9000 employees across 19 countries, the Cwmbran site has a legacy for leading the way and have a new opportunity for a Lead Design Engineer to join their team.

This is a Lead role, responsible for design and development work on current and future products and leading Design & Development team activity.

This is what you'll be doing

Ensuring work is completed to meet project schedules
Leading design/development teams and the engineering output
Deliver new, innovative and cost effective solutions
Prepare and undertake presentations to customers and suppliers
Meeting budget requirements as specified
Provision of technical support as required
Participate in Continuous Improvement activity
Liaison with internal and external customers and external supplier
Supplier Technical Reviews and Project Design Reviews This is the experience you'll bring to the team:

Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within manufacturing/industrial sectors
A good understanding of vehicle dynamics/geometry and able to perform basic hand calculations
Knowledge of vehicle brakes / braking systems
Capability to understand legislative requirements related to vehicle braking
Knowledge of latest FEA techniques related to component optimisation and casting flow analysis
Ability to lead and inspire small teams of engineers across multiple/global sites.
Experience/working knowledge of CAD and project planning tools
Understanding lean manufacturing concepts
Good communication and presentation skills And this is what you'll get in return

£50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Flexible hours
6% matched pension
25 days holiday
Medical cashback plan
4 x life assurance
Company bonus
Up to 2 days WFH, on site as required by project needs
Continued training and development
Proven career development opportunitiesIf you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!

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