Principal Design Engineer

Sapien Engineering Ltd; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Design Consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced designer to lead product life cycle projects. The role involves managing design processes, proposal management, and technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in product design, particularly with FEA and CFD, and a knack for opening new business opportunities. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

Bonus Scheme

Funded Professional Training

Qualifications

• Experience in leading full product life cycle design.
• Familiarity with concept and detailed design processes.
• Ability to manage technical documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product life cycle design and manage projects.
• Conduct concept design, detailed design, and GD&T.
• Manage proposals and bids for project acquisition.
• Ensure high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Full product life cycle design

Concept and detailed design

FEA / CFD

Technical reporting

Project planning

Business development

Job description

Client Overview

A growing Design Consultancy who offers a collaborative, progressive, and autonomous environment. There is a defined growth path in place for this specific hire, and an openness to venture into new markets. They currently work with Aerospace, Marine, Green Energy, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Full Product Life Cycle Design, leading and managing your own projects whilst guiding / mentoring and supporting others
• Concept Design, Detailed Design, and looking at GD&T
• Proposal and Bid Management Work, helping obtain projects
• Technical Documentation

Skill Required

• Experience of full product life cycle design, concept / detailed design, leading your own projects; including project planning
• FEA / CFD use within your work, GD&T use
• Technical reporting experience, documentation, checking / approving of reports / documentation
• ADVANTAGEOUS ; experience of / desire to open new markets and create new business opportunities

Compensation & Other Benefits

• £60,000 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Private Healthcare, Pension & Life Assurance
• Hybrid Working Available (typically working 3+2)
• Bonus Scheme (paid twice yearly – based on company performance)
• Funded Professional Training and Development

You will be required to hold a Full UK Driving Licence as travel will be involved from time to time.

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.