An experienced Principal Design Engineer. This role will suit an individual looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a fast-paced organisation at the cutting edge of engine design and development.

Principal Design Engineer Role:

Working within a dynamic engineering-focused team, you will be accountable for the day-to-day design engineering activities of a team. The role will vary from full engine NPI programmes to smaller sprint programmes or current product support activities.

You will need to support and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, plan and manage the workload of the team and integrate with the wider project team to ensure timescales are met. You will offer technical guidance and direction, provide mentorship and leadership, contribute to process development and the overall direction of the team.

Principal Design Engineer Requirements:

* >10 years relevant experience, who demonstrate a level of knowledge allowing autonomy in their role. Ideally, we are looking for candidates who can apply their experience and knowledge to new and existing concepts, using engineering first principles to understand problems and provide robust, validated engineering solutions. Principal Engineers within the team should be able to “lead by example”, promoting professionalism and best practice across the wider business and our suppliers.

* In addition to a passion for engineering, experience of delivery, and a desire to be ‘hands-on’ with projects from concept to completion, the candidates will:

* Have a degree in an associated mechanical engineering discipline, with a sound understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles (showing an attention to detail, and being data driven).

* Be an expert in CAD, (Siemens NX) or similar CAD system.

* Be experienced in design of a variety of engines/engine components preferably medium duty diesel.

* Have excellent people skills and experience of leading teams.

* Be proficient in design and calculations of components such as, Camshaft design, Bearing sizing, Bolted joints, Gasket loads, Belt drive system sizing, and general tolerance stacks.

* Have excellent communication skills and experience of presenting and producing technical documentation.

* Have a good grasp of analysis, FEA, CFD and combustion simulation packages in terms of working with the team to understand, iterate and improve designs.

* You will be proficient in detailing and applying GD&T with the ability to check designs and drawings.

* Be able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Principal Design Engineer Benefits:

In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company’s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company’s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the ULEV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Principal Design Engineer Applications:

**VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role**

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application