Principal Mechanical Engineer

-; Leicester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leicester is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead a team and mentor interns while driving improvements in CAD systems. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in mechanical engineering and a passion for technology. Responsibilities include managing small projects, conducting design reviews, and applying finite element analysis. A competitive salary and various benefits, including a matched pension scheme and a supportive working environment, are offered to successful candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Generous matched pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health plan option

Enhanced maternity pay

Mentoring for accreditation

Employee referral scheme of £1000

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Sports and Social Club events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design lead/principal engineer role from concept through end to end product life cycle.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing engineering and materials.
• Passionate about technology.

Responsibilities

• Support design reviews.
• Run small support projects and intern program.
• Become the go-to expert with CAD SW.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Finite Element Analysis

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Good Degree Level education in Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Tools

CAD software (NX, Catia, ProE)

MS Office

MATLAB or Mathematica

Job description

Position Summary

A key Mechanical Engineering/Leadership role with the energy and passion to inspire the next generation of engineers through our intern program and drive improvements with our CAD/ECN systems with support from external contractors and leveraging AI where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design reviews.
• Run small support projects and our intern program.
• Become the "go to" expert with our CAD SW/SW Manage infrastructure leveraging AI opportunities.

Requirements for Consideration

• Ability to work in a matrix structure in a cross-functional team developing, training/mentoring and appraising staff
• Proven experience running small teams (3-5) to deliver opto/electro-mechanical solutions.
• Demonstrate thorough analytical skills reinforced with practical problem-solving abilities and an attention to detail.
• Ability to conceive, visualize, and engineer complex mechanical systems quickly.
• Experience to identify when external mechanical expertise is required, or a challenge requires rethinking.
• Good verbal and written communication skills both internally and externally with customer exposure.
• Proficient in the application of Finite Element Analysis to engineering developments - including stiffness/vibration analysis

Experience / Qualifications

• Good Degree Level education in Mechanical Engineering/Physics or equivalent with at least 5 years' experience in design lead/principal engineer* role from concept through and end to end product life cycle.
• Sound knowledge with proven track record of manufacturing engineering, materials, methods, processes, and quality systems
• CAD (at east on of the following SW, NX. Catia, ProE) and associate PDM system
• MS Office or similar
• Some applied experience with math package e.g MATLAB, Mathematica etc..
• Fundamentally passionate about technology!

*precision engineering role desirable but not essential

What Taylor Hobson offers you:

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club - fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox - our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• On-site mental health first aiders
• Employee referral scheme of £1000
• Cycle to work scheme.
• An inclusive workforce.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

Business Unit

• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
• We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
• We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
• Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
• Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
• Website: www.taylor-hobson.com

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.