Associate Principal Engineer - Mechanical Design

TN United Kingdom; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Principal Engineer to lead a team in delivering cutting-edge mechanical engineering solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. This pivotal role involves project ownership from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will mentor engineers and promote best practices for efficiency and compliance. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape the future of technology in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a challenging opportunity, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering and design is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver mechanical engineering solutions.
• Guide projects from concept to customer commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical Design Expertise

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree or equivalent experience

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02.05.2025

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Pertemps Recruitment is currently hiring for an Associate Principal Engineer for a client based in Clevedon, BS21.

In this key role, you will lead a team of engineers to deliver top-tier mechanical engineering solutions for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Your focus will be on managing projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with various teams to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant solutions.

Key Details

• Monday-Friday role
• £50,000-£60,000 PA based on experience
• Based in Clevedon, BS21

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and Mentor Engineers: Manage and motivate a team of approximately 6 mechanical engineers, ensuring cohesive teamwork and achievement of project milestones.
• Project Ownership: Guide projects from concept through to customer commissioning, meeting time, cost, quality, and specification requirements.
• Best Practices Leadership: Promote adoption of best mechanical engineering practices to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Work Package Management: Design and assign work packages across teams, ensuring successful project completion.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all work complies with industry standards, regulations, and product requirements.
• Subject Matter Expertise & Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers for their professional growth.

Skills, Knowledge, and ExperienceQualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (essential);
• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience (desirable);
• Chartered Engineer or working towards registration (desirable);
• Functional Safety qualifications (desirable).

Experience

• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering and design (essential);
• Experience in a regulated industry like semiconductor manufacturing (desirable);
• Experience in full product development lifecycle (essential);
• Knowledge of design-for-X principles (essential);
• Knowledge of safety review methods like PHA, HAZOP, FMEA, and standards like SEMI S2 (desirable);
• Experience in semiconductor or similar industry (desirable).

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in mechanical design (essential);
• Leadership and team management skills; ability to mentor engineers.
• Project management skills ensuring compliance and stakeholder communication.
• Problem-solving skills with an analytical approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to review engineering drawings to BS8888 and P&ID (essential);
• Willingness to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally (desirable).

If interested or seeking further information, please call 0117 929 4422 and speak to Abigail Attwood or James Guyatt.