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Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Ref no. BHN575908
Location Cheshire, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Open

Job summary

Our client, a global leader in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Mechanical to join their innovative team in Cheshire.

Key skills required for this role

Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace engineer, BSc/MSc

Important

UK Nationality and eligibility for UK Security Clearance at SC level are required.

Job description

This permanent, full-time role involves managing the design engineering process for specialised products such as pilot flight equipment, driving innovation, and ensuring rigorous safety standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide top-tier design engineering expertise within contract terms or service level agreements, including planning, coordinating, and supervising major contracts.
  • Identify and implement improvements to existing product designs, develop and deliver product roadmap changes, and handle new product developments.
  • Manage the knowledge management system, ensuring effective knowledge sharing.
  • Address emerging design, quality, safety, and operational issues, identifying causes and stakeholders.
  • Develop procedures and interpret regulatory requirements to ensure product compliance and best practice.
  • Analyse the feasibility of proposed complex products and services, making recommendations for development, replacement, or retirement.
  • Oversee a portfolio of change projects, reporting progress to senior colleagues.
  • Recommend improvements to policies, processes, standards, and practices.
  • Evaluate and identify solutions that best meet business and customer needs.
  • Engage in continuous professional development, keeping abreast of industry regulations and best practices.

Job Requirements:

  • Extensive mechanical engineering experience within the aerospace industry.
  • Experience with system-level integration, finite element analysis, and strong mechanical skills.
  • Background and knowledge in materials science.
  • People management/supervisory experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • BSc/MSc in Engineering, preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer status.
  • Experience in product safety.

Benefits:

  • 33 days of holiday entitlement.
  • Hybrid working policy.
  • Additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
  • Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit.
  • Gift card vouchers upon reaching 5 years of service.
  • Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package.
  • Early finish on Fridays.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Life Assurance coverage up to 4 times your salary.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Training & Professional Development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme.


If you are an experienced mechanical engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to further your career in a vital industry, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

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