Lead Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd
📍 Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

Lead Design Engineer - Sunderland - Hybrid working - up to £50k

An established engineering business is looking to recruit a Lead Design Engineer to take ownership of design deliverables across a range of complex mechanical handling projects. This role would suit someone with strong design experience looking for a next step up or someone senior who's keen for a new challenge.

The Role

* Lead the design and development of equipment and systems from concept through to manufacture

* Oversee 3D models, technical drawings, and design documentation

* Coordinate design reviews and manage technical interfaces across projects

* Ensure all outputs meet industry standards, project specifications, and quality requirements

* Support and mentor Design Engineers within the team

* Carry out site visits and surveys when required

* Drive improvements around safety, DfMA, standardisation, and value engineering

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Job Details

  • Location Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category architecture-and-engineering
  • Posted Date June 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 16, 2026