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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Aerospace Engineering Environment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a specialist engineering workshop supporting the assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of high-precision mechanical systems used within the aerospace sector.

This position is ideal for an experienced mechanical professional who enjoys hands-on engineering work, problem-solving, and working with complex mechanical assemblies including gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and safety-critical components.

The Role

Working within a quality-driven workshop environment, you will be responsible for the disassembly, inspection, repair, overhaul, assembly, and testing of precision mechanical assemblies to strict engineering and regulatory standards.

You will also play a key role in troubleshooting legacy components, improving repair processes, and supporting workshop operations to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and compliance are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

  * Disassemble and inspect mechanical assemblies to assess wear, damage, and serviceability

  * Carry out precision repairs, overhaul activities, and reassembly work to tight tolerances

  * Interpret and follow technical drawings, maintenance manuals, and engineering documentation

  * Assemble integrated mechanical systems ensuring correct alignment, fit, and function

  * Conduct functional testing of hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies where applicable

  * Record repair activity, test results, and workshop documentation accurately

  * Support fault finding and root cause investigations on complex mechanical systems

  * Ensure tools, equipment, and processes comply with quality and calibration standards

  * Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance

  * Restore assemblies and components to an overhauled operational and cosmetic standard

Requirements

  * Proven experience in mechanical assembly, repair, overhaul, or precision engineering

  * Strong understanding of mechanical principles, tolerances, and assembly techniques

  * Experience working with gearboxes and mechanical drive systems

  * Knowledge of small hydraulic systems and basic fault diagnosis

  * Ability to read and interpret technical engineering documentation

  * Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship

  * Comfortable working independently and within a close-knit engineering team

Desirable Experience

  * Aerospace, aviation, automotive, marine, defence, or other regulated engineering environments

  * Experience working with safety-critical components or assemblies

  * Familiarity with workshop quality systems, audits, and calibration control

  * ERP/MRP system experience and confidence using reporting tools such as Excel

  * Understanding of 5S or lean workshop practices

Personal Attributes

  * Methodical and quality-focused

  * Strong problem-solving ability

  * Hands-on and technically minded

  * Able to work to strict procedures and tight tolerances

  * Positive team player with a proactive attitude

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business offering a varied and technically challenging role within a supportive workshop environment

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