Lead Mechanical Engineer

JOB – Lead Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION – West London

TERM – Permanent

SALARY – Competitive, dependent on experience

My client is developing next-generation mass data storage hardware using pioneering holographic technology. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their West London team on a permanent basis.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Around 8 years of relevant industry experience within mechanical engineering, precision hardware, or mechanical systems
• Experience leading the delivery of mechanical systems, subsystems, or significant mechanical workstreams
• Strong understanding of mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods
• Experience integrating mechanical systems beyond isolated component design
• Hands-on experience building, testing, debugging, and improving mechanical hardware
• Familiarity with mechanical failure modes relating to wear, alignment, tension, friction, or material handling
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams during system integration
• Ability to document technical requirements, risks, test methods, and engineering decisions clearly
• Exposure to production environments, supplier coordination, or manufacturing-focused design
• Excellent communication, organisation, and technical leadership skills
• Experience with precision mechanical systems, motion control, or positioning mechanisms would be advantageous
• Experience supporting products through EVT, DVT, PVT, or production launch phases would be beneficial

The Lead Mechanical Engineer role will involve:
• Taking technical ownership of a key mechanical workstream within the media handling system
• Establishing mechanical tolerances, repeatability requirements, and verification methods
• Developing test methods, rigs, and verification approaches for tape movement and positioning
• Reducing technical risks relating to tape positioning, path control, and system repeatability
• Supporting drive system integration and resolving mechanical risks through structured build and test activities
• Improving life-test methods and assessing tape management behaviour under operating conditions
• Peer reviewing mechanical designs, test plans, and verification evidence
• Guiding engineers technically and supporting wider engineering workstreams
• Working closely with mechanical, mechatronics, electronics, and controls teams
• Supporting the transition from prototype through to production and launch

The company are offering:
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Employer pension contributions
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• A collaborative and highly technical working environment

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

Many thanks, Premier Group
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed