Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to take on a key technical leadership role within a complex hardware programme.

You will act as the technical lead for tape handling and control, ensuring robust mechanical performance across the system. This is a hands-on role where you will guide design, integration, and verification activities while influencing technical direction across the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods to ensure reliable system behaviour
• Developing test methods, rigs, and validation approaches for tape movement, positioning, and repeatability
• Reducing technical risk related to tape positioning, path control, and mechanical interfaces
• Supporting initial system integration, identifying risks early and resolving them through structured build and test activities
• Enhancing life-test methodologies to assess tape management performance under realistic operating conditions
• Peer reviewing mechanical designs, test plans, and verification evidence to ensure technical quality
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers without formal line management responsibility

Your experience will include:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Around 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering or precision hardware development
• Proven experience leading the delivery of mechanical systems, subsystems, or major workstreams
• Experience defining mechanical requirements, tolerances, repeatability, and verification strategies
• Understanding of quality requirements for mechanical systems, beyond performance metrics
• Hands-on experience building, testing, debugging, and improving mechanical hardware
• Knowledge of mechanical failure modes (e.g. wear, alignment, tension, friction, material handling)
• Experience working cross-functionally during system integration

Apply now or contact Gemma for more information.