Principal Mechanical Engineer Preston

Morson Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to take on a unique role focused on maintaining design integrity and promoting collaboration across teams. This position offers the opportunity to engage with customers, manage technical issues, and ensure adherence to engineering standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in engineering, with a commitment to high performance and the courage to challenge the status quo. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-performance outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of CAD tools and engineering drawing practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering configuration and design integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Promote cooperation across Engineering and functional teams.

Skills

CAD tools

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Chartered Status

Job description

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Preston, Lancashire + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent / 37 hours per week

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will maintain the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity are maintained throughout the design lifecycle.

Day-to-day, you will promote effective cooperation across Engineering and other functional teams.

Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and ensure the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress.

Ensure procedures, codes, and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities.

Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately.

Produce, review, and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation, and technical reports as assigned.

Essential experience of the Principal Mechanical Engineer:

• You are someone who owns and delivers, champions high performance, and is courageous to challenge the status quo.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practice.
• Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience leading a team.
• Nuclear experience is not a necessity; applications from all engineering backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications for the Principal Mechanical Engineer:

• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered status.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.