Principal Mechanical Engineer – Electromechanical Leader

ReeVR Talent; Norwich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ReeVR Talent is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative engineering business advancing electrified mobility technology. You will own mechanical design, thermal performance and physical integration of complex electromechanical systems across the full development lifecycle.

This highly technical role requires leadership in mechanical and thermal analysis, ensuring manufacturability and production readiness while collaborating with electromagnetic and controls engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience designing complex rotating or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with high-speed rotating assemblies and retention systems.
• Experience with thermal management and air-cooled systems.
• Practical experience of build, testing and validation.
• Experience leading or contributing to FMEA and failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture.
• Experience with mechanical and thermal analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel when required to meet business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and physical integration of complex electromechanical systems.
• Develop rotating assemblies, retention systems, shafts, bearings and housings.
• Ensure structural integrity during high-speed operation, including burst strength and fatigue.
• Develop air-cooled thermal management strategies, including cooling paths, airflow management and material selection.
• Work with electromagnetic and controls engineers to translate performance targets into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Lead mechanical, thermal and dynamic analysis, including stress, deformation, rotor dynamics, balance, vibration and heat flow.
• Carry out tolerance stack-up and manufacturability assessments.
• Lead FMEA, failure analysis, root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Define and own structured test and validation programmes.
• Work with test team to develop clear, executable test plans, instrumentation requirements and test setups.
• Review test data to validate design intent and drive design improvements.
• Ensure designs are suitable for manufacture and production scale-up.

Skills

Mechanical design

Rotating systems

Thermal management

FMEA

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

ReeVR Talent is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative engineering business advancing electrified mobility technology. You will own mechanical design, thermal performance and physical integration of complex electromechanical systems across the full development lifecycle.

This highly technical role requires leadership in mechanical and thermal analysis, ensuring manufacturability and production readiness while collaborating with electromagnetic and controls engineers.