Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
14 days ago
Farnborough
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Electric Motors Farnborough, UK Up to £80,000 + bonus If you are a highly technical mechanical design engineer with high volume automotive experience looking to take on a leadership role and drive innovative projects from concept to production, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a highly technical Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team of highly skilled engineers; leading mechanical technical decisions, issue resolution and major projects with a high level of autonomy. This is a second-in-command position, responsible for managing and mentoring a group of experienced engineers. Key Responsibilities: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Lead technical decisions and resolve engineering issues on complex motor projects both next generation and existing. Contribute as a technical authority to high voltage, high power design applications where insulation coordination, creepage and clearance, dielectric withstand and isolation requirements are critical design considerations. Drive projects from concept through to productionisation, including sample design, prototyping and validation. Champion technical excellence within the team, mentoring senior and junior engineers. Oversee and carry out FEA, CFD and hand calculations on motor components and systems. Implement cost reduction and design simplification strategies. Manage supplier and high-volume manufacturing challenges - high pressure/low pressure die casting, injection moulding and stamping etc. Key Requirements: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer A degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or similar coupled with strong practical skills Proven high volume automotive experience (non-negotiable), ideally with a tier one or OEM Proven experience as a Principal / Lead mechanical design engineer working on dynamic, high voltage electromechanical systems from concept to production (3D, 2D, DFM, GD&T, BOMs etc) Strong knowledge of high voltage electromechanical design - insulation coordination, creepage and clearance, dielectric withstand and isolation requirements Ability to lead technical projects and teams of mechanical design engineers from product concept through NPI and into production Strong experience in the design of Motors, Transmissions, Gear systems, Bearings, Engines, Pumps, powertrain, drivetrain or other dynamic or rotating equipment is required Good understanding of metallic materials and manufacturing processes – HP/LP die casting, machining, pressing etc Use of high-end mechanical design systems (SolidWorks, Creo, Catia etc) Candidates should be good problem solvers, creative, self-motivated, methodical, focused and with a flexible attitude What’s on offer: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Exciting, varied projects including ground-up new product development A collaborative, technical team environment Opportunity to make a significant impact in an innovative, scaling automotive business Excellent benefits including pension, private health care, life assurance, holiday, bonus, relocation and financial support with L&D Commutable from Farnborough, Farnham, Winchester, Basingstoke, Guildford, Leatherhead, Petersfield, Reading