Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead

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Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead (Defence / Maritime Systems)
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Location: New Malden (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Our client is a global leader in defence and aerospace technology, delivering advanced engineering solutions for mission-critical national security programmes. They combine technical excellence with a collaborative, innovation-driven culture. This role blends technical leadership with hands-on engineering oversight, ideal for someone who can lead teams while driving high-quality delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Mechanical Engineering team Oversee lifecycle delivery of mechanical/electromechanical systems Ensure quality of designs, analyses, and technical documentation Manage resources, recruitment, and team capability Drive delivery against cost, schedule, and performance targets Improve engineering processes, standards, and best practices Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple programmes Skills & Experience Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) Experience in defence, maritime, or aerospace systems Strong knowledge of design, manufacturing, and analysis Proven team leadership and capability development Ability to review and approve engineering outputs Strong stakeholder communication skills Desirable Chartered Engineer status CREO, Windchill or similar CAD/PLM tools Knowledge of REACH/RoHS, FEA, CFD Note: SC Clearance required (or eligibility to obtain). xehkeey If you're looking to lead engineering teams while staying close to complex, real-world systems, this is a strong next step.
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Location:
London (New Malden)
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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