Lead Mechanical Design EngineerTo 55K + Pension + Medicash + Flexi start/finishWest Lancashire Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a passion for engineering excellence and a drive to lead from the front? We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join a high-impact team developing next-generation incineration systems where you will play a key role in shaping the future of advanced thermal technologies.This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that combines technical design, engineering innovation and team development within a company that delivers real-world solutions to global environmental challenges. The Role:As Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take the reins of the mechanical design function, guiding a small team, maintaining design standards and delivering robust, cost-effective mechanical systems for complex industrial products.You will be hands-on, involved in every stage of the product lifecycle whilst ensuring design quality, process efficiency, and technical integrity. Key Responsibilities:Design, develop and optimise mechanical systems and components for high-temperature industrial incineratorsProvide technical leadership and mentorship to design engineersReview and approve designs, ensuring adherence to standards, cost targets and manufacturabilityChampion design for manufacture, material optimisation and cost reduction initiativesPerform mechanical analysis, including FEA and CFD to validate performance and reliabili