Principal Engineer & Client Solutions Lead

Morgan Ryder; Dorking; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates is looking for a Principal Engineer in Dorking, Surrey. You will work at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and defence, applying deep engineering know-how to customer projects and manufacturing challenges. The role emphasizes technical credibility, solutions-driven thinking and cross-team collaboration.

You’ll lead discussions with customers, review drawings and specifications, and help translate requirements into manufacturable solutions from enquiry to delivery.

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineer.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, fabrication and GD&T.
• Ability to review drawings and technical enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Provide technical leadership during customer discussions and project development.
• Review drawings, specifications, CAD models and technical enquiries.
• Conduct DFM and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
• Support technical problem solving and investigations.
• Develop new opportunities across advanced manufacturing and defence.
• Prepare and support quotations, estimates and technical proposals.
• Assess manufacturing methods, risks, cost, lead time and resource requirements.
• Represent the business at industry events and networking activities.
• Support defence supply-chain engagement.

Skills

CNC machining

Precision manufacturing

Fabrication

Sheet-metal processes

Electromechanical assembly

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Manufacturing methods

CAD

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates is looking for a Principal Engineer in Dorking, Surrey. You will work at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and defence, applying deep engineering know-how to customer projects and manufacturing challenges. The role emphasizes technical credibility, solutions-driven thinking and cross-team collaboration.

You’ll lead discussions with customers, review drawings and specifications, and help translate requirements into manufacturable solutions from enquiry to delivery.