Lead engineer Work, Jobs in Coventry (with Salaries)

Lead Engineer
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Military
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
11d
Lead Engineer
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Military
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
11d
Lead Engineer - Armoured Vehicles
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- ERP systems
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Lead Project Engineer (Seating)
Select Engineering —Coventry
- £40 an hour
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
2d
Lead Engineer - Armoured Vehicles
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- ERP systems
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Lead Engineer (Lead of Software - Agritech) (109024-0726)
University of Warwick —Coventry
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- University
- Software development
- APIs
8d
Lead Data Engineer
Scrumconnect Consulting —Coventry
- £300 - £375 a day
- Azure
- SQL
- Presentation skills
Manufacturing Engineer - Metrology
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £38,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
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Production Team Leaders
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- £34,886.40 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- IT
- Annual leave
Production Team Leaders
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- £34,886.40 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- IT
- Annual leave
Associate Fire Engineer
Ashton Fire Ltd —Birmingham
- £78,000 - £89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Lead Engineer
Elis —Leicester
- Call to connect
- Management
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
Senior TechOps Generalist
Octopus Energy Group —Coventry
- £65,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Scripting
- APIs
- IT
Quick apply
Senior PMO Manager
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- Full-time
- Military
- Engineering
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Lead SOS ADAS Engineer
Expleo —Gaydon
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Project management
8d
Advanced Research Engineer
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £42,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Business development
- AWS
Quick apply
Project Engineer (Defence Sector)
Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems Ltd —Coventry
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- System design
- Free parking
Quick apply
IT Technical Manager
247 IT Services —Coventry
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Computer networking
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
3d
HTRC Project Engineer (12month FTC)
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £37,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Senior Strategic Procurement Manager
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Agile
- AI
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule

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Lead Engineer

NP Aerospace -
Coventry

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£45,000 - £55,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Fabrication
Mechanical design
CAD
Military
Engineering
System design
Configuration management
Machining
Continuous improvement
Systems engineering
Leadership
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Location: Coventry, UK (Foleshill Enterprise Park)
Core Hours: 08:00–16:35 (Mon–Thu) | 08:00–15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type: Full-time, 6 month FTC and onsite (potential hybrid working subject to operational needs)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (subject to experience) + bonus + benefits

About the role

Lead engineering that directly impacts frontline capability.

We’re looking for a Lead Engineer to take technical ownership of military vehicle systems, supporting major defence programmes and next-generation mobility solutions. This is a key role where you’ll lead engineering delivery from concept through to validated design, ensuring performance, reliability and safety in some of the most demanding environments.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, influencing teams and delivering real-world outcomes. Working across high-profile programmes including support to the UK MoD protected mobility fleet, you’ll play a central role in shaping how our vehicle systems are designed, developed and delivered. If you want your work to genuinely protect lives, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you’ll get in return

At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:

Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions)
Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll take full technical ownership of assigned vehicle system projects, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, regulatory standards and operational performance expectations. You’ll lead engineering activities from early concept through to validation, giving you end-to-end responsibility and visibility across the full product lifecycle.

You’ll guide and support design teams, helping translate complex requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions. This will strengthen your leadership capability while allowing you to influence design decisions, manage engineering change and ensure solutions balance performance, cost and manufacturability.

You’ll work closely with Production and Quality teams to resolve issues, support prototype builds and lead validation activities. This gives you hands-on involvement in real-world engineering challenges while building your experience across testing, integration and continuous improvement.

You’ll also engage directly with customers, contributing to technical reviews, bid activity and project delivery. This provides exposure to customer-facing engineering, helping you develop commercial awareness and the ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability and a practical engineering mindset. You’ll ideally have:

Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or related discipline
Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical system design
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying design standards
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (machining, fabrication, composites, etc.)
Experience with configuration management and engineering change control
Solid understanding of systems engineering principles
Proven problem-solving capability with a focus on real-world performance
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical teams

Desirable

Experience in defence, aerospace or automotive engineering environments
Experience designing or supporting military vehicle systems or subsystems
Proficiency in 3D CAD and/or CAE tools
Experience working with UK MoD programmes or defence standards
Experience supporting bids, proposals or complex programme delivery

What do we do at NP Aerospace?

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values — Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication — form the bedrock of our culture.

Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, incorporates some of the most advanced composite materials available. Alongside this, we deliver highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s most respected defence organisations.

Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years and continues to expand across the UK and North America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and pass necessary checks before employment.

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