Principal Mechanical Engineer – Pumps & Rotating Machinery

PlanetRecruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking a Principal Engineer (Mechanical) in Bedford to lead engineering direction, product development and technical strategy within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The role requires extensive experience in mechanical design, especially rotating machinery, and a track record in driving R&D, validation and DFMA initiatives. Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering design and analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership across engineering and product development.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Rotating Machinery

Engineering Analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MathCAD

Ansys FEA

CFX

Job description

Planet Recruitment is seeking a Principal Engineer (Mechanical) in Bedford to lead engineering direction, product development and technical strategy within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The role requires extensive experience in mechanical design, especially rotating machinery, and a track record in driving R&D, validation and DFMA initiatives. Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders is essential.