Principal Mechanical Engineer

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension with employer contributions

Job summary

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a UK aerospace engineering partner, delivering high‑integrity avionics products and engine sensors across the product lifecycle.

Based in the UK, you will lead requirements management, support verification, and mentor Mechanical Engineers within a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality and continuous improvement. Site-based role with potential for flexible days.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances for the role
• UK National status is required due to project and security restrictions
• Experience authoring, validating and verifying engineering requirements
• Previous experience leading or mentoring Mechanical Engineers
• Strong 3D CAD and 2D draughting experience, ideally using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor
• Experience with GD&T, Design FMEA and engineering change management

Responsibilities

• Managing requirements, demonstrating compliance and supporting verification activities
• Supporting Mechanical Engineers across cross-functional engineering projects
• Designing and developing avionics products and engine sensors throughout the product lifecycle
• Producing work estimates and supporting project planning activities

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

Design FMEA

Engineering Change Management

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging aerospace products that make a real impact in the industry? We're working with a well-established aerospace engineering organisation looking to add a Principal Mechanical Engineer to their team. This Principal Mechanical Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a company known for developing advanced avionics products and engine sensing technologies for the aerospace sector. You'll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where innovation, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

Role and Responsibilities

• Managing requirements, demonstrating compliance and supporting verification activities
• Supporting Mechanical Engineers across cross-functional engineering projects
• Designing and developing avionics products and engine sensors throughout the product lifecycle
• Producing work estimates and supporting project planning activities

Key Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearances required for the role
• UK National status is required due to project and security restrictions
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience
• Experience authoring, validating and verifying engineering requirements
• Previous experience leading or mentoring Mechanical Engineers
• Strong 3D CAD and 2D draughting experience, ideally using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor
• Experience with GD&T, Design FMEA and engineering change management

What They Can Offer You

• Salary: £55K - £65K
• Working arrangements: Site-based position with potential for one day per week working from home when work permits. 8am until 4:30pm Mon to Thurs and 8am until 1pm on Friday
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution matching
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
• Funded professional membership and career development opportunities

This Principal Mechanical Engineer role is ideal for someone looking for long-term career development within the aerospace sector.

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