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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - PCB

Verso Recruitment
Fareham
1 day ago
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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – PCB Salary: £55,000 Location: Fareham Employment Type: Permanent Are you a skilled Lead Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new challenge in a high-tech engineering environment? This prestigious company, renowned for its innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – PCB to join its growing team. The role offers a technically stimulating environment where your expertise will be valued, your creativity encouraged, and your professional growth supported. Imagine working in a state-of-the-art facility alongside a team of experts who share your passion for engineering excellence. You'll be involved in the design and development of precision mechanical assemblies that integrate with complex PCB-based electronic systems — helping to create advanced products that make a genuine impact. The Role As the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical design activities across the full product lifecycle — from concept through to manufacture. You'll focus on enclosure design, mechanical layout, and packaging of electronic assemblies, ensuring that mechanical and PCB designs are seamlessly integrated. Key Responsibilities: Lead mechanical design and integration for PCB-based electronic products. Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks, ProE, or similar CAD tools. Collaborate closely with electronics engineers to ensure mechanical layouts complement PCB design and component placement. Oversee design validation, prototyping, and mechanical testing. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers. Ideal Candidate: Strong background in mechanical design, ideally within the electronics or electromechanical sector. Proficiency with SolidWorks, ProE, or other 3D mechanical CAD software. Exposure to PCB design principles, layout, and packaging constraints. Experience designing multi-layer assemblies and precision enclosures. Excellent problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail. Confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Experience leading projects or mentoring less experienced engineers would be a distinct advantage. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that truly values innovation and technical excellence. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead mechanical design on cutting-edge PCB-based projects, this could be the perfect role for you. For more information about this Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – PCB position, please contact Lewis on 01582 369 359. To apply, email: TPBN1_UKTJ

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