Lead Design Engineer - Premier Group Recruitment - Coleford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

DESIGN JOBS BOARD LIMITED · Coleford, South West

Lead Design Engineer - Premier Group Recruitment - Coleford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom at DESIGN JOBS BOARD LIMITED, based in Coleford, South West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Coleford, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
1 Sep 2026
Sector
CNC Machinist

Reference 7368940-lead-design-engineer-d75ecf84

About the role


Job Description


ROLE- Lead Design Engineer


 


TERM- Permanent


 


LOCATION - Monmouth


 


SALARY- Competitive Salary (Dependant on experience)


 


My client is a specialist manufacturer of a variety of products. They are looking for a Lead Design Engineer to join their team near Monmouth on a permanent basis.


 


The Lead Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:



  • HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar

  • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position

  • Previous experience in the design of Sheet Metal and CNC Machinery

  • Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5, OnShape etc.

  • Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

  • Proficient using MS Office

  • Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

  • Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team


 


The Lead Design Engineer role will involve:



  • Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings

  • Mentorship to Junior engineers within the team

  • Liaising with manufacturing providers

  • Being involved in final assembly of products

  • Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans

  • Updating 3D models and drawings

  • Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs

  • Checking drawings for sign off

  • Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects


 


If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.



For more information about this role please apply, or email Tom O'Reilly on [email removed] who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group




For more information about this role please apply, or email Tom O'Reilly on [email removed] who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

Reference: 7368940-lead-design-engineer-d75ecf84 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 1 Sep 2026 · Listed via DESIGN JOBS BOARD LIMITED

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