Lead Project Engineer

Full Time
£40,000 - £45,000

Job Description

New Lead Project Engineer job available in St Asaph, Denbighshire!  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to take ownership of exciting NPI and R&D projects. In this role, you’ll lead a talented multi-disciplinary team, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery while driving innovation and continuous improvement across the business.

Key responsibilities of the Lead Project Engineer job:

  • Leading and mentoring an engineering team on complex projects
  • Managing project timelines, deliverables, and technical standards
  • Driving lean processes and design-for-manufacture (DFM) best practices
  • Overseeing prototype development and testing
  • Supporting team growth and collaboration across departments

Key skills / experience required for the Lead Project Engineer job:

  • Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong background in design/manufacturing engineering, ideally in NPI
  • Experience with lean tools like PFMEA, DMAIC, and process mapping
  • Knowledge of optical or optomechanical systems would be beneficial 

Applicants must be eligible to obtain security clearance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership position with real impact. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking environment where innovation, collaboration, and development are key priorities.

To apply, please send your CV to Ldeal@octagongroup.co.uk or call Laura on 01525 306228 for more info! 

 

Job Description

Date Posted

April 4, 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Category

Mechanical Development

Salary Range

£40,000 - £45,000

Industry

Opto Electronics

Job Owner

Laura Deal

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