Principal Design Engineer

Sapien are working with a leader in Automotive Technology, who are genuinely at the forefront of their field. They hold a strong culturally collective, with a team who are passionate about the field, and working closely with cross functional teams to deliver so truly exciting projects in the Automotive space.

• Lead the design and development of both mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Act as technical lead for mechanical engineering on projects and major work packages providing clear engineering direction & decision making
• Work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal functions to achieve sound, manufacturable and cost-effective solutions
• Own complex mechanical problem solving, technical risk identification, and resolution through design reviews and gated development activities
• Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering capabilities, methods and processes

• Degree Qualified in Engineering
• Over 10 Years in Design with Principal level experience, delivering project from concept to production (high volume production), and a technical leader with customer facing experience
• Technically we need an electro-mechanical product experience in our Principal Designer, someone who has sound knowledge of the Electrical aspect of products as well as Mechanical
• Some with a firm grasp of OEM processes and expectations for full vehicle solutions and able to demonstrate experience of CAE requirements and inputs

• Very Competitive Salary, Flexible Hours and Hybrid Working, Relocation Support
• Private Medical, Group Personal Pension Plan, Life Insurance x4 Salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service – up to 5 years max)

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas.