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Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.\nAs part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.\nHow you will make an Impact (Job Summary)\nSPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will elevate Radiodetection’s engineering excellence by leading both the mechanical architecture and the mechanical engineering team responsible for delivering complex, ruggedized electromechanical platforms for underground utility detection and monitoring equipment.\nReporting into the Engineering Manager in Bristol, this is a senior engineering role that bridges innovative R&D and high-volume industrialisation. You will shape and influence the mechanical roadmap, set clear technical and behavioral standards, and lead a team of mechanical engineers to deliver high-quality products with a first-time-right mindset, ensuring reliability, manufacturability, and performance in demanding real-world environments.\nWhat you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)\nWhile each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will include:\nMechanical Architecture & Technical Direction: Define and lead the mechanical architecture for multi-disciplinary product lines, ensuring seamless integration between mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems.\nEngineering Strategy & Standards: Establish, own, and continuously improve SolidWorks CAD standards, engineering best practices, and a rigorous design-review culture across the team.\nTeam Leadership & Capacity Planning: Lead, develop, and resource the mechanical engineering team to support both current programs and future product roadmap needs.\nModeling & Simulation Excellence: Ensure effective use of FEA, CFD, and tolerance analysis across the team to validate designs early and drive engineering certainty.\nIndustrialisation & Manufacturing Leadership: Act as senior technical partner to contract manufacturers, ensuring right-first-time transfer from design to high-volume production.\nDFM/DFA & Tooling Oversight: Provide leadership and oversight for Design for Manufacture and Assembly activities, tooling design, mold-flow analysis, and production fixtures.\nReliability, Quality & Risk Management: Lead DFMEA activities, ensure ruggedization for harsh environments (including IP protection and impact resistance), and maintain focus on long-term product durability.\nProblem Solving & Corrective Action: Lead complex root cause investigations and drive robust, data-driven corrective actions across products and processes.\nContinuous Improvement: Champion a culture of Kaizen and apply Six Sigma methodologies to continuously improve quality, yield, and productivity.\nWhat we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)\nWe each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:\nRequired Experience\nExtensive experience in mechanical product development, delivering complex electromechanical products across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production and industrialisation.\nDemonstrable experience leading and developing mechanical engineering teams within a product development environment.\nStrong track record of defining mechanical architectures and guiding products to successful production and sustainment.\nPreferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nExpert-level proficiency in SolidWorks.\nDeep knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes, including plastic injection molding, over-molding, and die-casting.\nStrong experience with tooling design and simulation-based mechanical validation.\nDemonstrated application of DFMEA, Six Sigma, 8D, and continuous improvement methodologies.\nStrong cross-functional leadership capability, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.\nEducation & Certifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) or a related discipline.\nAdvanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferred.\nTravel & Working Environment\nOccasional travel to manufacturing partners and development sites.\nMix of office-based leadership, hands-on design and review activities, and manufacturing engagement.\nHow we live our culture\nOur culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.\nWhy you should join us\nWe know that the well-being of our employees is integral. 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