Principal Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Vector Recruitment Ltd Full time

A brand-new vacancy for a Principal Mechanical Engineer with a world leading R&D Company to lead blank sheet development projects involving cutting edge technology for the design of real-world products for household name companies in industry sectors suchas Medical Devices, Industrial Automation / Special purpose machinery, consumer electronics and FMCG.

This Senior Mechanical Engineering position is a mix of hands-on design, project management and direct contact with customers. You will be a Principal / Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for designing and prototyping real-world products. Projectsrange from highly complex one-off Mechanical/ Electro-Mechanical systems and assemblies to ultra-low-cost units manufactured in millions. You will take the hands-on technical lead, consulting with clients and help them devise elegant and cost-effective technicalsolutions. You will also identify potential business opportunities for these clients. This role requires not only strong consulting experience but first-class mechanical design engineering skills and experience.

**Requirements for Principal Mechanical Engineer**:

- At least 5 years of proven recent experience of mechanical design from either an industry or engineering consultancy role. You must also possess the necessary depth and breadth of skills to be able to deliver technically challenging development projects,as well as the commercial acumen to adapt well to a consulting environment, including new business development.
- Experience in leading and delivering complex Product and/or Process mechanical design solutions.
- Substantial experience in system or product design; from concept, through to detail design, to scale-up and volume manufacturing.
- High level of proficiency in 3D CAD systems; preferably SolidWorks.
- Experience and knowledge of FEA modelling.
- Best practice knowledge of engineering project management and quality systems, understanding of risk management.
- Understanding of plastic moulding part and tool design (particularly high volume) is desirable.
- Tolerance analysis for mass production, knowledge of assembly processes and good DFMA skills are very useful.
- A track record of delivering projects and building long standing and harmonious client/customer relationships over many years.

In return, you can expect a highly competitive salary and extensive benefits along with a first-class working environment. You can expect plenty of project variety with a constant flow of new projects to work on - boredom will never be an issue

**Job Location**: Cambridgeshire (commutable from Bedford, North London, Cambridge, Stevenage, Harlow, Royston, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, etc)



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