Principal Mechanical Engineer - Defence

iO Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in Defence, located across multiple sites including Bristol. The successful candidate will oversee engineering activities, manage risks, and produce technical documentation while ensuring compliance with standards. This pivotal role offers a chance to contribute to innovative engineering solutions and advance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Inventor and CAD is essential.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills required.
• Experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review, and approve technical documentation.
• Identify and manage risks in engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant procedures, codes, and standards.

Skills

Inventor

CAD

General Engineering Drawing Practice

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience

Chartered status

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Defence
Multiple Locations - Glasgow, Bristol, Newbury and Rosyth
Hybrid

With a rich history of innovation and a global footprint, looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer - Defence, this influential organization continues to shape industries and maintaining a steadfast commitment to excellence in engineering and support services. Championing innovation, it boldly steers the course towards a forward-looking future.

You will apply relevant procedures, codes, and standards to all engineering activities, while proactively identifying and managing risks. Take responsibility for producing, reviewing, and approving technical documentation, including calculations, analyses, drawings, models, and reports.

Essential Experience Of The Principal Mechanical Engineer

• Experience in Inventor and CAD and General Engineering Drawing Practice.
• Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience leading a team.
• Experience within Defence.
• Nuclear experience is beneficial.

Qualifications For The Principal Mechanical Engineer

• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Holds Chartered status.

With a legacy of impactful contributions, it remains a pivotal force in engineering and support services on an international scale. If you are looking for to be a part of such a pioneering company, then this role is for you.

*PS: The Company can't provide any sponsorship, so only candidates with the existing right to work in the UK will be considered for this role.