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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

To £55K + Pension + Medicash + Flexi start/finish

West Lancashire

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a passion for engineering excellence and a drive to lead from the front? We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join a high-impact team developing next-generation incineration systems where you will play a key role in shaping the future of advanced thermal technologies.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that combines technical design, engineering innovation and team development within a company that delivers real-world solutions to global environmental challenges.

The Role:

As Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take the reins of the mechanical design function, guiding a small team, maintaining design standards and delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for complex industrial products.

You will be hands-on, involved in every stage of the product lifecycle whilst ensuring design quality, process efficiency, and technical integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop and optimise mechanical systems and components for high-temperature industrial incinerators
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design engineers
Review and approve designs, ensuring adherence to standards, cost targets and manufacturability
Champion design for manufacture, material optimisation and cost reduction initiatives
Perform mechanical analysis, including FEA and CFD to validate performance and reliability
Streamline design processes and uphold mechanical design best practices
Collaborate with the electrical design team to ensure full system integration
Support manufacturing and installation teams, providing practical and technical input throughout

Requirements:

Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience in mechanical design of industrial machinery or heavy capital equipment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, machining and fabrication
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, thermodynamics and materials
Proficient in CAD tools and engineering analysis software (FEA/CFD)
Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on, practical mindset
Confident working cross-functionally and communicating clearly with engineers, fabricators and customers
Experience leading or mentoring design teams is highly desirable

Why Join?

Competitive package including salary up to £55K + Medicash + Flexible start/finish, 37.5 hour week
Take a lead role in a growing business with global reach and a focus on environmental sustainability
Be part of a collaborative team where innovation and practical engineering go hand-in-hand
Enjoy a hands-on role with real responsibility and visible impact
Shape the future of a high-performance mechanical design function

Interested? Apply Now

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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