Job Description

Why Join LK?

When we ask our employees what keeps them here working for us, the most common response is the flexibility and trust that we offer them. We understand that you have a life that exists outside of work and our approach to this will be apparent when you speak with our people.

We are always looking to hire new people with fresh ideas and perspectives because as the world changes, we need to change with it. On top of this we are also proud to say that we have many employees who have worked for us for 20+ years, meaning that we have some of the best Metrology talent right here on our doorstep!

At LK you will be given the autonomy to get the job done how you see fit, providing you achieve the right result. As a small company there will be lots of variety in your role too, so you will never be bored.

If we sound like a company you would like to work for and you believe that you have the skills we need, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

Design mechanical solutions for CMMs (drive units, structural stiffness, adjustment features, repeatable relative motion, etc.) to provide competitive products

Take ownership of mechanical system performance (safety, metrology performance, durability)

Drive innovation to achieve improved performance and reliability at lower cost

Provide engineering documentation (design manual, technical construction file)

Oversee the design project content, coach team members to pursue the best technical solutions, provide documentation for review within the team and with external stakeholders, manage project result expectations and manage project content and timing.

Define methods and procedures for design activities and storage of related documentation

Maintain documentation and provide backup of data

Location:

You'll mainly work at our site based at East Midlands Airport, in Castle Donington. However, we do offer the flexibility to work from home on Fridays, unless business needs require attendance on site.

About you:

At LK, we look to employ people who will do their best to put the needs of the company first when they are at work, treating our company as though it is their own. With every employee sharing this mindset we will succeed, and we can then share our success with our employees. With this in mind, whilst your skills, knowledge and experience are all important, we believe that your personality and attitude are just as important.

Our ideal applicant for the position of Mechanical Design Engineer will also be able to demonstrate the following as part of their application and interview process:

Possess a Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Experience in the design of 3D metrology systems including the calculation of stiffness, selection of motors and materials

Knowledge of safety legislation

Experience in the use of SolidWorks

Understanding of the metrology process as a user of the product

Knowledge of precision mechanics

Benefits:

In return for your hard work, we will always try our best to offer you a flexible, fun, and enjoyable working environment. We will also offer you:

6% company pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays + opportunity to purchase additional 5 days each year + additional service days

Flexible start and finish times

Employee discounts across most major retailers including retail, leisure and hospitality

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free Barista 'bean to cup' coffee in the office

Summer and Christmas social events

About us:

Founded in 1963, LK Metrology is globally renowned for our innovative metrology solutions and services. Partnering with customers worldwide across the automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, energy and medical industries, our precision technology underpins the process of design, development, production, and assembly through to quality assurance.

Our products include coordinate measurement machines (CMM), portable measuring arms, laser scanners and metrology software, all of which are used worldwide to control and improve the quality of manufactured components for our customers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derby DE74 2SA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MDE/2025