Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join one of the leading companies in connector technology, based in Hampshire. Part of a globally recognised organisation, this company is shaping innovation across the medical, aerospace, and defence industries. Their expertise has contributed to world-class projects such as the Hubble Space Telescope, cancer radiotherapy machines, and advanced driver-assistance systems in luxury vehicles.

They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their R&D division. This role will be instrumental in developing new products and driving the next phase of the company s growth. The position requires someone hands-on, adaptable in day-to-day tasks, and keen to work collaboratively with the mechanical engineering team lead, process engineers, project lead engineers, and project managers.

• Lead mechanical design and development, from customer specifications through to delivery of high-quality, on-time solutions
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, test plans, and reports
• Contribute to design reviews and resolve technical challenges in collaboration with process engineers
• Identify risks and deliver robust, independent solutions
• Stay up to date with new technologies and support process development and industrialisation

• Degree qualified Engineer
• Tooling and Assemble design experience
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills

Due to the nature of the sector our client is unable to offer a sponsorship, so UK working rights are required.

This role offers the chance to shape the next generation of products at the forefront of advanced technology. Whether you are a Senior Engineer seeking a fresh challenge or an Engineer with several years of experience looking to step up, this is an exciting career opportunity.

Application details:
Please send your CV to (url removed) or contact Ricky Wilcocks at (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information.

Job Title:

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Company:
Redline Group Ltd

Location:

Southampton, Hampshire

Posted:
Feb 5th 2026

Closes:
Mar 8th 2026

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time