Lead Engineer
Cross Manufacturing Company (1938) Ltd
Devizes, England, United Kingdom
As the Lead Engineer, this role will be responsible for carrying out a variety of duties including being the customer point of contact for R&D & NPI projects, as well as being responsible for creating designs and planning and organising suitable R&D programs. The successful candidate will also be responsible for project handover to other designers and manufacturing engineers within the Engineering office. It will be expected to work closely with the Engineering Manager and Deputy Engineering Manager and be responsible for making Engineering decisions and checking/approving relevant Engineering documentation created by others, as well as preparing appropriate Engineering and system documentation required to produce credible test results and manufactured items that meet the customer and QA standards as defined. As part of this role, it will also be expected to assist in training other members of the Engineering Team when needed. Duties and Responsibilities: Customer focus point for R&D and NPI programs, or key member of such programs. Produce Engineering drawings to current standards. Use of D365 to produce manufacturing documentation. Work to department procedures and processes. Support QA with design QA systems. Engage in R&D activities (both experimental & analytical). Project management of R&D and NPI programs (Managing project team members when required). Carry out R&D activities and operation of our Test Rigs. Design of Test Rig / Test Rig components. Responsibility for Engineering decisions and approval of Engineering work and documentation. Carry out Calibration of test instrumentation when required. Comply with H&S and Environmental standards. Open for training where needed or required. Attributes and personal qualities needed for this role: Methodical, follow instructions verbal, written, and defined procedures. Consistently accurate. Able to work independently. Able to work well as a team. Have initiative in identifying gaps, research potential resolutions. Willing to be hands-on where needed, including test rig activities. Willing to work with people at all levels through the organisation. Work with customers where necessary. Demonstrate and uphold our company values. Minimum qualifications and experience: MEng Mechanical Engineering. A proven level of experience within industry. Efficient in the use of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of data acquisition systems (National Instruments), preferred. Programming knowledge preferred (MatLab). Experience of FEA and CFD software preferred. Good working knowledge of compressible flow, mechanical vibrations, and heat transfer. Further Information: This is a full-time position, 37-hours per week. This is a permanent position that will be subject to a 26-week review period. Those interested in this role should apply to the Human Resources department, submitting their CV and cover letter detailing their skills and attributes pertinent to the role. Please clearly state the role you are applying for in the cover letter. Where possible, please send your CV and cover letter electronically to hr@crossmanufacturing.com. Package: Competitive salary, depending on experience. Company Bonus scheme - Christmas bonus and discretionary Company performance summer bonus. Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme, up to 12% contribution from the Company. Private Family Healthcare. Cycle to Work Scheme. 25 days holiday (hourly holiday to allow flexibility). Life Assurance cover. Unum help at hand employee assistance program including shopping discounts. Professional body annual membership reimbursement. Opportunities for training and development. Eye consultation and contribution towards new glasses. Good clean & modern factory with canteen and on-site parking. More information: For more information on Cross Manufacturing, please go to our website at www.crossmanufacturing.com. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr