Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in the UK. This role involves leading the development of complex mechanical solutions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept to production. Candidates must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in mechanical design. Benefits include an annual bonus, a healthcare cash plan, and flexible working hours, with SC clearance being essential.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to £2,500

Healthcare Cash Plan

Flexible dynamic working

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 days additional flexi-leave per year

Pension contributions up to 8%

Qualifications

• British nationality and SC clearance eligibility required.
• Extensive mechanical design experience in complex systems is essential.
• Calm and professional demeanor with multitasking capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of mechanical solutions across complex systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from concept to production.
• Apply robust design techniques such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM.

Skills

Experience in mechanical design and development

Ability to lead design work packages

Strong 3D CAD/CAE skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in supplier engagement

Education

Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: £50-60k per annum

Location: Stevenage (or Bristol)

Working: Hybrid (3-4 days on site)

Clearance: SC eligibility

What you will need

• British nationality and SC clearance eligible
• Significant experience in mechanical design and development
• Ability to lead design work packages within multidisciplinary teams
• Awareness of proving and qualification activities to meet requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development of mechanical solutions across complex systems.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from concept to production.
• Applying robust design techniques such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM.
• Engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to influence design outcomes.
• Supporting compliance, proving, and qualification activities.
• Contributing to structural, thermal, or dynamic analysis as needed.

Your experience

• Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive mechanical design experience in complex systems.
• Strong 3D CAD/CAE skills (training on preferred tools provided).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence effectively.
• Experience of supplier engagement and multi-cultural team collaboration.
• Calm, professional, and able to prioritise multiple tasks.

Benefits and balance

• Annual bonus up to circa £2,500.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Flexible dynamic working.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Up to 15 days additional flexi-leave per year.
• Pension contributions up to 8%.

Only open to sole British citizens.

Applicants will undergo security clearance vetting to a minimum SC level if not already cleared.

This is a permanent position.