Mechanical Engineering Team LeadLocation: 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 ForEssential*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
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