Engineering Design & Development Lead at Smiths Group

The role

The Engineering Design and Development Lead drives product design and New Product Introduction across the full lifecycle for rugged photonics and micro-electronics. This role partners with cross-functional leaders to foster innovation, operational excellence, and profitable growth.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a technical team while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage the execution of New Product Introduction activities to meet quality and timeline standards.
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of engineering designs and associated ERP data systems.
• Apply advanced engineering tools like 3D printing and FEA to deliver reliable solutions.
• Collaborate with operations and suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.
• Identify and support value engineering initiatives focused on cost optimization and inventory efficiency.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor degree in engineering with at least nine years of relevant technical experience.
• Proven experience leading highly technical teams within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and Finite Element Analysis for mechanical and electrical domains.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately thirty-five percent of the time.
• Professional fluency in both English and French for verbal and written communication.

Your impact

This role significantly influences the overall success of product lines through critical decision-making and strategic planning. Effective leadership ensures that projects remain on schedule and within budget while avoiding costly delays or resource expenditures. By aligning technical solutions with business objectives, the lead propels the company's competitive edge in the aerospace and defense markets.