Principal Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide structural, reliability, and technical analysis for high-integrity products. The successful candidate will lead analysis activities and act as a key technical interface in a regulated, safety-critical environment. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering or science, strong knowledge of structural analysis, and experience in aerospace or automotive industries. Competitive salary range of £55k-£65k is offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• Strong knowledge of classical structural analysis and linear FEA.
• Experience in regulated industries like aerospace or automotive.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural, reliability, and system safety analysis.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Define and oversee development and qualification tests.
• Maintain and improve in-house analysis tools and methods.

Skills

Classical structural analysis

Linear FEA

MathCAD

Reliability engineering (FMECA, FTA)

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Principal Engineer

Location: Essex

Salary: £55k-£65k

About the Role: Platform Recruitment has partnered with a long-established manufacturer who are seeking a Principal Engineer to provide structural, reliability, and technical analysis across a range of high-integrity products. You'll lead analysis activities, support development and verification, and act as a key technical interface within a regulated, safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structural, reliability, and system safety analysis
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions
• Define and oversee development and qualification tests
• Maintain and improve in-house analysis tools and methods
• Produce technical documents (stress reports & test plans)
• Support design reviews and programme verification activities
• Act as the project focal point for stress and reliability matters

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or Science
• Strong knowledge of classical structural analysis and linear FEA
• Experience in regulated industries (aerospace & automotive)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• MathCAD experience
• Reliability engineering (FMECA, FTA)

If you're passionate about driving product integrity and delivering robust engineering solutions, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV