Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - FRO; FTC

Role Overview

We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Mechanical Design team and support with our FRO project. Reporting into our Mechanical Design Manager, this role will design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions (including comprehensive documentation).

• Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions (including comprehensive documentation).
• Design and draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
• Support, modify, maintain & repair all FOM mechanical systems (in the UK and abroad), including rapid fault finding, evaluation and diagnosing of problems that occur, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Carrying out 3D modelling & 2D design/ draught work whilst maintaining/ updating and modifying existing designs/ diagrams.
• Liaise efficiently with other staff/ departments/ teams and outside organisations (manufacturers, suppliers, and consultancies), establishing and maintaining effective and efficient relations, overcoming problems and defining requirements.
• Decompose complex problems and produce simple and effective solutions, whilst also designing innovative cutting-edge solutions for other projects.
• Administer of Windchill/PDMLink, drawing identification database and Drawing Office documentation.
• Carry out full design cycle project/task work, through Conception, Design, Development, Prototyping, Testing, Diagnosing, Manufacture and Commissioning. Produce high quality, reliable products/ systems that require the minimal of maintenance and support. Estimate accurately project and tasks duration and costing.
• Produce appropriate and complete documentation for all designs/ enhancements/ projects worked on. Report (including producing reports) as required by the R&D Groups’ Management.
• Hand over completed projects & assembly modifications to operationally responsible departments, with relevant documentation and assist operational departments as required regarding any issues that may arise.
• Perform the role of R&D (Mechanical) support representative at events abroad. Also occasionally travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician when required; assist co-ordinate rigging and de-rigging mechanical equipment and structures as required.
• Support, advise and from time to time assist operational departments with their activities and duties, also assist Technicians when required.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery of complex mechanical engineering projects, driving timely execution through clear technical direction, disciplined planning, risk management, and decisive ownership of scope, cost, schedule, and performance to meet programme milestones and business commitments, supported by strong technical reporting and documentation expertise.
• Lead mechanical engineers to deliver right‑first‑time design solutions through strong technical governance, mentoring, and accountability, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturing to achieve predictable, high‑quality delivery.

In this role it is essential that you are:

• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks, being capable of working on large projects and small tasks in parallel.
• Working effectively/efficiently in a team as well as individually.
• The ability to adapt effectively to changing targets and objectives and ensure tight deadlines are achieved.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a professional manner with colleagues, team members, other departments, managers & outside organisations.
• The ability to work with the minimal of supervision. Self-motivated

Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical or Engineering Product Design / similar discipline or HND

Prior to the role it would be essential that you:

• At least 5 years’ experience in designing with PTC Creo
• Experience of using AutoCAD software
• At least 5 years’ experience in administering and releasing using Windchill PDMLink 10.1. or similar
• Highly self-motivated and driven individual with outstanding communication skills
• Experience…