Lead a small team while staying hands-on with product design and problem-solving.
Improve engineering processes and optimise designs for manufacturability.
Fast-growing company investing in digital engineering and new products.
Looking for your next step? Lead a small team while staying on the tools. Work on challenging engineering projects in a fast-growing company with global ambitions.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on team lead role for an experienced design engineer ready to step up and take charge of a small, high-performing team.
You will lead day-to-day engineering operations, working closely with the Engineering Manager to execute the product development roadmap, improve design processes, and deliver high-quality, made-to-order products.
Lead & Support
– Work alongside a small team, assign tasks, troubleshoot technical challenges, and coach junior engineers on best practices.
Own the Design Process
– Take concepts from idea to production, creating and refining CAD models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
Digital Tools & Automation
– Work with parametric design, 3D CAD, and engineering automation.
Configure-to-Order & Engineer-to-Order
– Support pre-production engineering and manufacturability.
This is a practical, execution-focused role—perfect for a strong engineer who wants more responsibility without stepping away from technical work.
The Role
You will lead and work alongside a small Product Design & Engineering team, helping to develop products, improve designs, and streamline engineering workflows.
Key responsibilities:
Lead & Support
– Work alongside your team, provide guidance, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure smooth execution of projects.
Own the Design Process
– Refine CAD models, improve design standards, and ensure manufacturability of products.
Pre-Production Engineering
– Optimise designs for efficient, high-quality manufacturing (DFMA, compliance).
Application Engineering
– Provide technical expertise to support sales and client-specific modifications.
Engineering Process Improvement
– Standardise design workflows, implement best practices, and streamline execution.
Technology & Digital Tools
– Use CAD, parametric design, and simulation tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
This role is heavily involved in execution—you'll be working hands-on with the Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineering team, and Production team to make things happen.
First 12-18 months priorities:
Improve and document design processes and workflows.
Implement parametric design principles to automate repetitive work.
Standardise and refine our configure-to-order product range.
Work closely with manufacturing to improve design for manufacture (DFMA).
The Ideal Candidate
We need a practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys both leading and doing—someone who can solve problems, guide a team, and improve our product designs.
You will be:
Independent, proactive, and structured
– Take responsibility and own your work.
A problem-solver
– Identify issues, troubleshoot solutions, and refine engineering processes.
Technically strong
– A first-principles thinker with excellent attention to detail.
Practical and hands-on
– Comfortable working directly on CAD models and engineering tasks.
Experience we're looking for:
Engineering degree (Mechanical or similar).
5+ years in product design & engineering in a manufacturing environment.
Strong CAD skills (Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar), including parametric and modular design.
Pre-production engineering & design-for-manufacture experience.
Some team leadership or mentoring experience (leading drafters, junior engineers, or small teams).
This role is ideal for a Senior Engineer looking to take on leadership responsibilities without stepping away from technical work.
Why Join Us?
This is a career-building role for an ambitious engineer who wants to develop leadership skills while staying deeply involved in design and engineering.
Step Up
– Take on leadership while staying hands-on.
Stay Technical
– Lead a team without stepping away from design.
Growth Path
– Career progression into Engineering Manager as the company scales.
We are growing fast, investing in new products, technology, and digital engineering—this is your chance to be part of a high-performance team making a real impact.
How to Apply
We are looking for a practical, execution-focused engineer. Ready to step up?
Apply with:
A cover letter answering:
Why do you want this specific role?
Why would you be successful in this role?
- Your resume, showcasing relevant experience.
For more information, contact Janice Vincentia from our Recruitment Team at
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