Mechanical Engineering Lead - Space Systems

Provide engineering leadership across multiple concurrent projects.

Support project planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource forecasting activities.

Collaborate closely with project managers, systems engineers, manufacturing teams, customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

Present technical solutions, project status, and engineering recommendations to senior management and customers.

Manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies throughout project lifecycles.

Ensure engineering activities are delivered within approved scope, budget, and schedule constraints.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.

Develop and implement engineering metrics and performance indicators.

Identify opportunities to improve product performance, delivery efficiency, and engineering effectiveness.

Contribute to strategic planning and long-term engineering capability development.

Extensive experience in mechanical design, product development, and engineering delivery.

Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or Inventor.

Expert knowledge of engineering drawing standards, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and configuration management.

Strong understanding of structural analysis, FEA, materials engineering, vibration, thermal and integrated opto-mechanical analyses.

Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, casting, additive manufacturing, and assembly techniques.

Experience developing complex electromechanical or mechanical systems in a regulated engineering environment.

Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle management and systems engineering principles.

Demonstrated success leading and developing engineering teams.

Proven ability to manage technical performance, resource allocation, and project delivery.

Experience establishing engineering standards, governance frameworks, and technical review processes.

Strong mentoring and coaching capability with a track record of developing engineering talent.

Ability to influence technical and business decisions at senior organisational levels.

Minimum 12 years of mechanical engineering experience within product development, manufacturing, defence, aerospace, mining, automotive, industrial equipment, or related industries.

Significant experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and technical teams.

Proven experience delivering complex engineering programs from concept through production and sustainment.

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent accredited engineering qualification.

Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent professional registration.

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent.

Postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

Formal leadership or project management qualifications.

Successful delivery of engineering projects meeting technical, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

High-performing engineering team with strong employee engagement and capability growth.

Consistent application of engineering best practices and governance standards.

Delivery of innovative, robust, and manufacturable design solutions.

Effective management of technical risk and engineering performance.

Continuous improvement in engineering quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Join us in innovating with our defence and space businesses, shaping the future together. Become part of a friendly and supportive team that values your skills, and experiences, and enjoy many benefits, including ongoing learning and development opportunities, flexible working hours, opportunities for further professional and career development, paid parental leave, and an employee incentive scheme.