Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead

Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead (Defence / Maritime Systems)
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).

If you’re looking to lead engineering teams while staying close to complex, real-world systems, this is a strong next step.