Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Safety critical environment Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Are you looking to utilise your experience and skills in a challenging but highly rewarding environment? If so this is an opportunity for you to progress your career focussing on exciting engineering projects within the aerospace sector. What you’ll be doing Working in a busy Mechanical Engineering Department we are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, to lead, mentor and manage teams of mechanical design engineers and CAD draughters on key programmes of work to make a real difference. You’ll be working on highly complex safety systems and related supporting equipment within a highly regulated environment. The role will include performance & structural calculations, producing 3D models and supporting documentation as part of development and sustainment projects, as well as mentoring the team. The engineering you’ll be delivering is world leading, their products are studied as "best in class" at many Universities and their reputation is highly regarded across the globe. You will be working with customers helping them to understand how these key products are best deployed - you will be a key leader not just internally but externally too. Characteristics & Skills Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others Mechanical Engineering principles Methodical problem Solver Eye for detail and getting things right first time A passion for innovation, experimentation and design Education & Technical Skills 2:1 or above in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Extensive experience in 3D CAD modelling FEA and GD&T and DFM Generate competent technical evaluations, design trade studies and investigations This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company that will offer stability and progression along with a great culture and the ability to own key programmes of work. Apply now for more information.