Principal Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in the defence industry is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Crawley. This role requires a skilled professional to lead the design of complex mechanisms, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Mechanical Engineering degree and experience in harsh environments, particularly within the defence sector. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for engineering experts.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan

Income Protection Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Company Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Rewards Platform for employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in designing complex mechanisms for harsh environments.
• Proven ability to lead design lifecycle from concept to production.
• Familiar with gear drives, bearings, and motor systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and innovate in the development of complex mechanisms.
• Collaborate with disciplines to drive project success.
• Support production and liaise with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

3D CAD design

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

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crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION – HORSHAM

What we can offer you:

• Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%
• Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
• Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Memberships
• Rewards Platform – including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

The role:

We are looking for a skilled Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer to lead and innovate in the development of complex mechanisms. This role involves 3D CAD design (SolidWorks), engineering analysis, material selection, and manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions. You will collaborate across disciplines, lead design reviews, support production, and liaise with customers and suppliers to drive project success. If you have a passion for precision engineering, problem-solving, and technical leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

What we want from you:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in designing complex mechanisms and structures for harsh environments, ideally within the defence industry.
• Proven ability to lead the full design lifecycle, from concept development to production.
• Strong analytical skills for designing gear drives, bearings, and motor systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD for 3D modeling and design.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

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