Principal Design Engineer

• Location: Sunbury on Thames, Walton on Thames, Weybridge, England
• Rate: Competitive Salary + benefits
• Type: Permanent

Principal Design Engineer

Company Overview:
The company is an award-winning manufacturer of innovative scientific test equipment, serving industries spanning conventional and renewable energy sources, alongside diverse industrial sectors. It is a highly respected organisation accredited with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17034, and ISO 17025 certifications, committed to research and development, pushing boundaries in technology and instrumentation.

Benefits of the Role:
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave
Pension

Role Overview:
The company is seeking a talented Principal Design Engineer (Mechanical) to head its mechanical design team, focusing on the development of cutting-edge scientific test instruments. The role involves:

1. Leading the mechanical design team in the creation of new products and the enhancement of existing designs.
2. Overseeing daily operations to ensure projects meet deadlines and stay aligned with priorities.
3. Managing recruitment efforts, conducting performance evaluations, and mentoring team members.
4. Leading design reviews and driving continuous engineering improvements.
5. Investigating emerging technologies and incorporating them into product development.
6. Ensuring all designs adhere to engineering standards, safety regulations, and ISO certifications.
7. Collaborating with production engineering and supply chain teams to ensure smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production.
8. Contributing to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and supporting ongoing improvement efforts.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and possesses a minimum of five years' experience in mechanical design, with a strong background in product development. They should have demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of mechanical design engineers, fostering innovation and collaboration. A proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving, with a passion for developing innovative engineering solutions is essential. Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and other engineering software, with the ability to create detailed designs and simulations is required.

Consultant: Joshua Cumming
Email: joshuac@otrsales.co.uk
Tel: 0208 397 4114

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target Recruitment:
On Target Recruitment is a specialist agency that focuses on placing high-calibre candidates in Sales, Technical, and Commercial roles across multiple industries, including Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions. With a deep understanding of market trends and industry demands, our consultants are experts in matching the right talent to the right roles, ensuring successful placements at all levels up to Director positions across the UK.

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Full-Time