Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Principal Design Engineer to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced and ambitious Principal Design Engineer to lead the development of mechanical design solutions in a multi-disciplinary environment. This involves taking the lead in load calculation and stress analysis and be the Technical Lead for designated projects.

Reporting to the Design Engineer Team Lead the successful candidate must have strong stress calculation abilities, as well as a commanding understanding of static loading application as well as a solid background in applied stress analysis both static and dynamic. We are looking for someone who has a natural creativity and curiosity for mechanical design.

Ideally, we would like candidates to possess some project management and MRP systems’ experience, however, these are not critical for the role.

This is a varied and demanding role and it involves a number of duties and responsibilities – Principal Design Engineer:

* Operate primarily as a senior level Design engineer in the mechanical design of high-value one-off components in accordance with customer specification
* Carry out design activities with minimal direction from the Design Team Leader, working within budget and to project schedule
* Be a technical authority on stress analysis and load calculation
* Deliver Written reporting on the above
* Facilitate the effective communication with key stakeholders and the management of expectations across the business
* Be the technical lead for projects as required by the Design Team Lead or Head of D&M
* Maintain a close working relationship with the Project Manager and all other key stakeholders within the project
* Contribute to helping to develop, improve and maintain the skills and capabilities of the design team such that it can be considered world class by its customer basis.

Principal Design Engineer – What we would like to see:

* A 2.1 or above in a relevant Mechanical Engineering discipline
* Relevant prior experience in working as the Technical Lead in a project-based environment
* Knowledge of design for manufacture
* Demonstrable problem-solving ability in a logical, competent and timely manner
* Have a desire to succeed, see those around them success and be driven by continuous improvement
* Knowledge of relevant software packages preferably Catia, Isight, Matlab, Abacus, other FEA
* Have some commercial awareness and client relationship experience
* Ideally experience of 6sigma and Lean manufacturing processes

This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In return, we offer a range of benefits including: a competitive salary and pension scheme; flexible working options, free parking; employee assistance programme; private health insurance and 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements – including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

Principal Design Engineer previous suitable job titles: Principal Design Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Design Manager, Design Team Lead, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Stress Engineer

Due to current high volumes of applications to our advertised jobs, we are unable to respond to every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.