Principal Engineer - Structural & Reliability Lead

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

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.