Principal Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical analysis across various high-integrity products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Science, strong knowledge of structural analysis, and experience in regulated industries such as aerospace and automotive. The role includes delivering reliability analysis, supporting investigations, and producing technical documentation. Competitive salary range is £55k-£65k depending on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural, reliability, and system safety analysis.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Define and oversee development and qualification tests.
• Produce technical documents such as stress reports and test plans.

Skills

Classical structural analysis

Linear FEA

MathCAD

Reliability engineering (FMECA, FTA)

Communication skills

Problem-solving 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.