Lead Mechanical Engineer

Bristol, UK | Hybrid (Tue–Thu onsite) SPX Radiodetection designs world-leading technology that helps protect critical infrastructure globally. As we continue to evolve toward more integrated, systems-based products, we are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to help shape the future of our engineering capability. This is a high-impact leadership role combining technical authority, people leadership, and product industrialisation within a fast-paced electromechanical environment. The Role You’ll lead a mechanical engineering team while driving the development of ruggedised products from concept through to high-volume manufacture. Working closely with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, you’ll champion a “right first time” mindset — improving standards, challenging shortcuts, and ensuring products are robust, manufacturable, and built for demanding real-world environments. The role will focus approximately 70% on NPI and 30% on sustaining engineering activities. What You’ll Be Doing * Leading mechanical architecture and technical direction across product development * Managing and developing a team of engineers * Driving DFM/DFA, industrialisation, and supplier collaboration * Improving engineering standards, design reviews, and accountability * Supporting tooling, injection moulding, die-casting, and ruggedised product design * Leading root-cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives * Collaborating across mechanical, electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams What We’re Looking For * Strong experience developing complex electromechanical products * Previous engineering team leadership experience * Expert SolidWorks capability * Experience within fast-moving manufacturing or product development environments * Strong understanding of industrialisation and manufacturing processes * Someone confident challenging decisions and driving engineering standards * Passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence Experience within electronics, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, utilities, or ruggedised products would be highly beneficial. Why Join SPX Radiodetection? * Work on market-leading technology with global impact * Influence the future of innovative system-based products * Join a collaborative engineering culture with visible leadership support * Play a key role in improving engineering capability and product quality * Hybrid working environment with onsite collaboration Tuesday–Thursday If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, leading from the front, and building products the right way, we’d love to hear from you