Principal Mechanical Engineer - Defence

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer - Defence with extensive experience in the field. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and requires a minimum HNC/HND in Engineering along with Chartered status. The engineer will be responsible for managing risks and overseeing technical documentation. The ability to build strong relationships and lead a team is also essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence engineering roles is essential.
• Chartered status and relevant engineering qualifications required.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience leading teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering procedures, codes, and standards to all activities.
• Proactively manage risks associated with engineering projects.
• Produce, review, and approve technical documentation, including calculations and analyses.

Skills

Inventor

CAD

General engineering drawing practice

Relationship building

Team leadership

Experience within Defence

Nuclear experience

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience

Chartered status

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Defence, Warrington, Cheshire

Client:

iO Associates - UK/EU

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Defence

Multiple Locations - Glasgow, Bristol, Newbury, and Rosyth

Hybrid working arrangement

This organization, with a rich history of innovation and a global footprint, is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer - Defence. It continues to shape industries and maintains a steadfast commitment to excellence in engineering and support services. The role involves applying relevant procedures, codes, and standards to all engineering activities, proactively managing risks, and producing, reviewing, and approving technical documentation, including calculations, analyses, drawings, models, and reports.

Essential Experience:

• Experience in Inventor, CAD, and general engineering drawing practice
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience leading a team
• Experience within Defence
• Nuclear experience is beneficial

Qualifications:

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

Note: The company cannot provide sponsorship; only candidates with the existing right to work in the UK will be considered.