Principal Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

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• Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%
• Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
• Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Memberships
• Rewards Platform – including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

The role:

We are looking for a skilled Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer to lead and innovate in the development of complex mechanisms. This role involves 3D CAD design (SolidWorks), engineering analysis, material selection, and manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions. You will collaborate across disciplines, lead design reviews, support production, and liaise with customers and suppliers to drive project success. If you have a passion for precision engineering, problem-solving, and technical leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

What we want from you:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in designing complex mechanisms and structures for harsh environments, ideally within the defence industry.
• Proven ability to lead the full design lifecycle, from concept development to production.
• Strong analytical skills for designing gear drives, bearings, and motor systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD for 3D modeling and design.

For Security Clearance reasons to work in this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship.

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