We are currently supporting an international engineering organisation looking to appoint an experienced Design Lead Engineer to its team in Recklinghausen.

This is a hands-on engineering position combining mechanical design with responsibility for leading and coordinating design activities across complex industrial projects . You will work closely with mechanical and structural engineers, project teams and international engineering partners, taking projects from initial design through to detailed manufacturing documentation.

The role offers a roughly 50/50 split between hands-on design work and project/design coordination , making it well suited to an experienced engineer who wants to retain a strong technical focus while taking greater ownership of engineering projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and coordinate design activities across industrial engineering projects
Create and develop 3D mechanical designs using Autodesk Inventor
Prepare assembly drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings
Design steel casings, welded steel structures and related industrial equipment
Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material take-offs
Coordinate internal teams and external international engineering resources
Work closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers and other technical disciplines
Provide technical support to procurement and commercial teams
Ensure designs meet project specifications, applicable standards and project deadlines
Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering workflows and technical standards
Report directly to the Head of Engineering

Your Background

Degree or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline
5+ years of relevant engineering/design experience
Experience within industrial plant engineering, steel plants, heavy industrial equipment or comparable environments
Strong experience with steel casings and/or fabricated and welded steel structures
Strong 3D CAD/design capabilities, ideally including Autodesk Inventor
Experience preparing detailed drawings, BOMs and manufacturing documentation
Experience coordinating engineering activities and taking technical ownership of projects
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent German and English
Able to work from the Recklinghausen office three days per week

What You Can Expect

Permanent employment with an established international engineering organisation
30 days annual leave
13th salary payment
Additional holiday allowance
Hybrid working model with three days per week in the office
Reimbursement for business travel
International project exposure
A role combining hands-on engineering with responsibility for leading and coordinating design projects

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