Principal Mechanical Engineer

Looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging aerospace products that make a real impact in the industry?

We're working with a well-established aerospace engineering organisation looking to add a Principal Mechanical Engineer to their team. This Principal Mechanical Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a company known for developing advanced avionics products and engine sensing technologies for the aerospace sector. You'll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where innovation, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll work across the full product development lifecycle, taking ownership of design activities while supporting colleagues and driving engineering excellence.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

* Managing requirements, demonstrating compliance and supporting verification activities

* Supporting Mechanical Engineers across cross-functional engineering projects

* Designing and developing avionics products and engine sensors throughout the product lifecycle

* Producing work estimates and supporting project planning activities

This Principal Mechanical Engineer position offers variety and the opportunity to make an impact within the team.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will need:

* Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearances required for the role

* UK National status is required due to project and security restrictions

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience

* Experience authoring, validating and verifying engineering requirements

* Previous experience leading or mentoring Mechanical Engineers

* Strong 3D CAD and 2D draughting experience, ideally using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor

* Experience with GD&T, Design FMEA and engineering change management

What They Can Offer You

As the new Principal Mechanical Engineer, you can expect:

* Salary: £55K - £65K

* Working arrangements: Site-based position with potential for one day per week working from home when work permits. 8am until 4:30pm Mon to Thurs and 8am until 1pm on Friday

* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days

* Pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution matching

* Life Assurance (4x salary)

* Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover

* Funded professional membership and career development opportunities

This Principal Mechanical Engineer role is ideal for someone looking for long-term career development within the aerospace sector.

What Next?

If you like the sound of this Principal Mechanical Engineer, simply click apply now.

Need more information? Please contact Tom Schwartz for a confidential conversation.

We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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