Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: £50-60k per annum

Location:

Stevenage (or Bristol)

Working:
Hybrid (3-4 days on site)

Clearance: SC eligibility

• British nationality and SC clearance eligible
• Significant experience in mechanical design and development
• Ability to lead design work packages within multidisciplinary teams
• Awareness of proving and qualification activities to meet requirements

• Leading the development of mechanical solutions across complex systems.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from concept to production.
• Applying robust design techniques such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM.
• Engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to influence design outcomes.
• Supporting compliance, proving, and qualification activities.
• Contributing to structural, thermal, or dynamic analysis as needed.

• Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive mechanical design experience in complex systems.
• Strong 3D CAD/CAE skills (training on preferred tools provided).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence effectively.
• Experience of supplier engagement and multi-cultural team collaboration.
• Calm, professional, and able to prioritise multiple tasks.

• Annual bonus up to circa £2,500.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Flexible dynamic working.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Up to 15 days additional flexi-leave per year.
• Pension contributions up to 8%.

Only open to sole British citizens.

Applicants will undergo security clearance vetting to a minimum SC level if not already cleared.

This is a permanent position.