Principal Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Omega Resource Group Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Principal Design & Development Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Salary £60,000 to £70,000 per annum + Excellent benefits package

A leading role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based in Gloucester. They are looking for an outstanding engineer to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead mechanical design and development of standard and special purpose machinery.
  • Support all aspects of new product development from initiation to delivery.
  • Write and negotiate requirements with stakeholders.
  • Ensure the designs fully comply with machine specifications and applicable safety regulations.
  • Execute risk assessments on product designs and test environments.
  • Lead and support design reviews for all development projects.
  • Write and execute prototype test plans.
  • Identify and report design and project risks to the Product Development Manager.
  • Creation of engineering component and GA drawings for manufacture and assembly.
  • Work closely with operations, manufacturing, and production engineers throughout product development.
  • Creation of technical reports and documentation.
  • Lead onsite customer installation and testing of 1st off products as required.
  • Coaching and supporting Mechanical Engineers in design and development techniques and departmental processes and engineering good practice.
  • Maintain a healthy interest in new and emerging technologies, proposing opportunities to the business as they arise.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Engineering degree or relevant apprenticeship.
  • 15+ years' experience in a design engineering role.
  • 7+ years' experience in the design of special purpose machinery.
  • Experienced in leading product development projects.
  • Experience in supporting planning and budgeting of development projects desirable.
  • Experience in the full development life cycle, blank paper to production.
  • Highly experienced in the design of special purpose machinery.
  • Production of detailed drawings and geometrical tolerancing.
  • Strong CAD skills (preferably SolidWorks).
  • Hands on experience with build and test.

Skills:

  • Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent presenting skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective time and task management.

Personal Attributes:

  • Confident, proactive character, with an ability and desire to take the lead in challenging situations.
  • Ability to make persuasive technical arguments to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Team player.
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic.

What We Can Offer:

  • 25 days annual holiday plus all bank holidays.
  • 9/10 shift pattern.
  • Private Medical insurance.
  • A supportive, inclusive environment.
  • Ongoing training and development.


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