Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER POSITION

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Commutable from Leeds, Sheffield, Lincoln, Grimsby, Doncaster, York, Hull, Beverley. Hybrid role.

GBP 65 – 70 K + GBP 500 PCM Car Allow OR Company Car with fuel card. Electric Options available, Health Benefits, Bonus. A starting bonus may also be available.

Our client would like to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role in developing high quality engineering design solutions across a diverse range of complex projects. The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours on a hybrid basis, typically 2 days working from home and 3 in the office.

• Lead design delivery on assigned projects, taking technical ownership while supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians to promote professional development and technical excellence.
• Define the project scope and develop design philosophies in alignment with client briefs and technical requirements.
• Prepare costed design management plans, ensuring alignment between project scope, budget, and deliverables.
• Take full ownership of design projects, ensuring effective coordination across disciplines and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilise advanced design and analysis tools to deliver innovative, efficient, and robust engineering solutions.
• Provide clear technical guidance and information to enable technicians to produce detailed construction–ready drawings.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of relevant Statutory Regulations, Standards, and Codes of Practice, ensuring full compliance throughout the design process.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of 3D Modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM) to enhance design integration and delivery.

• A degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (or related discipline), with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in similar sectors.
• Proven experience in structural steelwork design; experience in moving machinery and temporary works design is advantageous.
• Proficient in the use of ANSYS Workbench and/or STAAD.Pro for structural and mechanical analysis.
• Competent in MathCAD for detailed design calculations and analysis documentation.
• Experienced in Solid Works for 3D design work.