Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

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Are you a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take on a hands-on leadership role within a cutting-edge engineering environment? This is an exciting job opportunity to combine technical excellence with team leadership, guiding a small but highly capable mechanical engineering team delivering complex, high-specification products.This organisation operates within a high-tech engineering environment, developing complex systems for advanced applications across industries such as aerospace, space, research, and other precision engineering sectors.Key responsibilities of the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer job in Southampton:Lead and mentor a team of 4-5 mechanical engineers.Act as the technical authority for mechanical engineering across the organisation.Monitor progress across engineering work packages and projects.Provide technical guidance and design input to complex mechanical systems.Contribute directly to mechanical design and development activities.Support resource planning and prioritisation of engineering tasks.Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team.Work closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.Skills & experience required for the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer job in Southampton:Extensive mechanical engineering experience in industry.Strong background in precision mechanical design and complex engineering systems.Experience working in high-specification or regulated industries such as aerospace, space, advanced manufacturing, or research environments.Experience with mechanical CAD design tools (SOLIDWORKS preferred but not essential).Demonstrated ability to deliver engineering solutions within structured development processes.If this Principal Mechanical Design Engineer job based in Southampton could be of interest, send your CV to or for more info, call Ben on 01582 878816.JBRP1_UKTJ
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Location:
Southampton
Job Type:
FullTime

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