Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Location: West Sussex Type: Permanent
The Opportunity A well-established engineering consultancy based in West Sussex is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex, high-value engineering programmes. This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced engineer who enjoys shaping technical strategy, leading design decisions, and ensuring engineering excellence from concept through to delivery. You will act as a technical authority within the business, working closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams across regulated and high-performance sectors. ________________________________________ The Role As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of technical direction and delivery across multiple programmes, providing leadership, mentorship, and expert engineering judgement. Key responsibilities include: Acting as technical lead on major, complex, or innovative engineering projects from concept definition through to delivery Setting design direction and technical strategy for project teams Providing expert oversight of CAD models, drawings, tolerance analysis, and technical documentation Leading formal design reviews, challenging assumptions and ensuring robust engineering solutions Representing the business in senior-level technical discussions with clients, suppliers, and partners Owning project delivery outcomes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards Supporting and mentoring engineers, setting the standard for engineering best practice and technical excellence ________________________________________ About You Skills & Experience Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above) or equivalent qualification; relevant industry experience will be considered 8+ years mechanical design experience within sectors such as automotive, aerospace, or defence Expert knowledge of mechanisms, materials, GD&T, and manufacturing processes Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, DFMEA, verification, and testing Proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams using engineering first principles Expert proficiency in 3D CAD modelling (CATIA V5 preferred); experience defining CAD standards or methodologies is advantageous Experience delivering multiple projects concurrently while maintaining technical oversight Personal Attributes Technically authoritative, with the ability to make calm, confident decisions under pressure Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills Proactive, solutions-focused, and delivery-driven Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and setting high engineering standards Clear and assured communicator at all levels Strong commitment to deadlines and customer satisfaction ________________________________________

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Location:
London
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management;Engineering

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