Principal Design & Development Engineer

Principal Design & Development Engineer Location: Gloucester, Fully On-Site Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Benefits: Private Medical Insurance Working Schedule: 9-day working fortnight Company Overview: Join a leading innovator in the battery industry, where cutting-edge technology meets outstanding engineering. We are seeking a talented Principal Design & Development Engineer to spearhead the design and development of both standard and special-purpose automation machinery. If you're ready to take the lead in new product development and mentor the next generation of engineers, we'd love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Lead the mechanical design and development of a diverse range of machinery tailored for the battery sector. Oversee all phases of new product development from ideation to delivery, ensuring designs meet specifications and safety regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and negotiate project requirements. Conduct risk assessments and execute prototype test plans. Facilitate design reviews and document technical reports for the development projects. Guide and mentor engineers, enhancing their design skills and promoting professional development. Stay abreast of new technologies and propose innovative solutions. Manage onsite customer installations and testing of first-off products. Maintain compliance with departmental and company processes.Qualifications & Experience: Engineering degree or relevant apprenticeship. Experience in a design engineering role, with focus on the design of special-purpose machinery. Proven experience in leading product development projects from conception through to production. Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks. A background in producing detailed drawings with geometrical tolerancing. Hands-on experience in build and test environments. Knowledge of budget planning and project management is desirable.Skills & Personal Attributes: Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Proactive and confident leader who thrives in challenging situations. Team player with a self-motivated and enthusiastic approach. Demonstrated ability to persuasively articulate technical arguments to senior leadership.Additional Information: A full passport is required, with the ability to travel internationally for occasional customer visits. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management to support the wider business.Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business