Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location
Whitchurch, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
June 06, 2026
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...
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...