Mechanical Engineering Lead

Mechanical Engineering Lead in Malden Green, New Malden (KT3), KT3 | Gold Group Search Search Mechanical Engineering Lead Gold Group View Profile Malden Green, New Malden (KT3), KT3 Permanent Published: 3 weeks ago + Benefits Mechanical Engineering Lead Gold Group Mechanical Engineering Team Lead Location: Wimbledon / Kingston on Thames locality Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Base Salary + Benefits Security Clearance: SC (or eligible) Nationality Requirement: UK Nationals only The Opportunity This is more than just a leadership role - it's an opportunity to shape the future of advanced engineering programmes that support critical UK and international capabilities. As a Mechanical Engineering Lead , you will take ownership of a high-performing team, driving excellence across the full engineering lifecycle - from early concept through to development, qualification, production, and in-service support. You will play a key role in developing engineering capability, ensuring best practice, and delivering robust, high-quality mechanical solutions in a highly regulated and technically demanding environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and line manage a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers, supporting performance, development and well-being Oversee engineering outputs including designs, analysis, technical documentation and compliance reviews Drive delivery of complex engineering activities such as development programmes, failure investigations and root cause analysis Ensure projects are delivered to quality, cost and schedule targets Manage resource planning, including recruitment, workload balancing and outsourcing decisions Develop team capability through competency frameworks, training plans and career development initiatives Promote continuous improvement across processes, tools, design practices and engineering standards Contribute to wider strategic engineering initiatives and business objectives What We're Looking For Essential Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience developing mechanical or electro-mechanical systems within defence, maritime or aerospace environments Strong CAD experience Solid understanding of mechanical design, design for manufacture, and analysis techniques (including hand calculations and FEA) Experience leading technical teams through full product development lifecycles Ability to review and approve engineering designs, drawings and stress analyses Experience conducting structured root cause analysis and troubleshooting Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills Desirable Chartered Engineer status Experience with CREO, Windchill or similar CAD/PLM systems Knowledge of material properties and treatments, particularly aluminium and steel Awareness of REACH and RoHS standards Experience using FEA, CFD and understanding of manufacturing processes Why Apply? Lead impactful engineering work supporting critical national capability Shape and grow a talented engineering team Work on complex, technically challenging projects Competitive salary and benefits package Clear pathway into senior leadership Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website. In Short Industry Aerospace & Defence, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacture, HR & Recruitment, IT & Telecommunications, and Medical & Pharmaceutical Founded 2000 Location East Grinstead, West Sussex Company size 0 - 49 About Us Gold Group is one of
the UK’s leading independently owned technical and professional recruitment
consultancies. We work with and assist some of the world’s most prestigious
organisations in sourcing candidates. Our niches include Engineering,
Construction, Information Technology , Digital, Marketing Life Sciences and
Technology. We support all our
clients with HR and Commercial resource. As a UK based Recruitment Consultancy
we are successfully supporting clients globally with their Search, Permanent
and Contract recruitment needs. Our philosophy to recruitment is simple:
knowledge, honesty and efficiency. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and
employ only the best consultants. Our consultants have an average of 5 years
experience of recruitment experience with the Senior Consultants having on
average of 10 years. Our training is focused on the qualification of our
clients and candidates requirements. When working alongside a client or
candidate, we believe in building lasting relationships that are founded on a
shared knowledge of requirements and skills. By doing this we can match the
best people to the right client making job offers and filling vacancies in a
professional and efficient manner. Why work for us? As
an Employer you are looking for skills and talent to drive your business
forwards. As a client, Gold
Group offers you highly skilled professionals from an unrivalled database of
talent. Our professional consultants pre-screen any candidate put forward,
ensuring only the right people are submitted for interview. This saves you time
and money, as well as contributing to our high interview to placement ratio. As
a candidate, we can help you leverage your skills and abilities to find the
very best position for you. Our consultants are expert recruitment consultants
with access to some of the most elite employers in your industry. Their market
knowledge and negotiating skills can help you unlock your potential in a
discrete and confidential manner. Gold Group are ISO accredited and are members
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