Mechanical Team Lead

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of complex mechanical design activities within a highly innovative engineering environment. You will provide technical direction, support project delivery, and mentor engineers while remaining hands-on with design and development activities. Location: Glasgow or Reading On-site Requirement: On Site Seniority: 10+ Years Experience Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance. Key Responsibilities - Lead mechanical design activities across the full product lifecycle. - Oversee design reviews and technical governance activities. - Produce and review complex 3D CAD models and assemblies. - Support engineering calculations, analysis, and design justification. - Coordinate activities with electronics, systems, and manufacturing teams. - Mentor and support junior engineers within the team. Qualifications - Significant experience leading mechanical engineering projects. - Strong understanding of product development and design lifecycles. - Experience delivering solutions within regulated engineering sectors. Required Skills - Proven experience leading mechanical design activities throughout the full product development lifecycle. - Strong capability in producing and reviewing complex 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings. - Experience conducting engineering calculations, design assessments, and technical justification activities. - Ability to manage design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering processes and standards. - Experience working closely with systems, electronics, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions. Soft Skills & Collaboration - Proven leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to support and develop engineering teams. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. - Ability to balance technical delivery, programme objectives, and resource priorities. - Collaborative and proactive approach to solving engineering challenges. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience. Desirable Skills - Experience delivering defence, aerospace, or other safety-critical engineering programmes. - Knowledge of electronics packaging, enclosure design, or electromechanical integration. - Experience using simulation tools to support mechanical design activities. - Familiarity with configuration-controlled development and engineering change processes.