Principal Mechanical Engineer: Structural & Reliability

Platform Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical analysis across various high-integrity products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Science, strong knowledge of structural analysis, and experience in regulated industries such as aerospace and automotive. The role includes delivering reliability analysis, supporting investigations, and producing technical documentation. Competitive salary range is £55k-£65k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• Strong knowledge in classical structural analysis and linear FEA.
• Experience in regulated industries like aerospace and automotive.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural, reliability, and system safety analysis.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Define and oversee development and qualification tests.
• Produce technical documents such as stress reports and test plans.

Skills

Classical structural analysis

Linear FEA

MathCAD

Reliability engineering (FMECA, FTA)

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical analysis across various high-integrity products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Science, strong knowledge of structural analysis, and experience in regulated industries such as aerospace and automotive. The role includes delivering reliability analysis, supporting investigations, and producing technical documentation. Competitive salary range is £55k-£65k depending on experience.