Holt Executive is supporting a well-established and rapidly growing design and manufacturing business, seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering team.
Specialising in advanced systems for the defence sector, the company delivers innovative, precision-engineered solutions to meet complex customer requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team and contribute to the design and delivery of cutting-edge technology.
Key Responsibilities for the Principal Mechanical Engineer:
Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver high-quality mechanical design solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
Drive innovative design of complex electro-mechanical systems, mechanisms, and structures using SolidWorks and supporting analysis tools.
Perform detailed engineering analysis including stress, fatigue, vibration, and materials performance, using both conventional methods and simulation software.
Produce and manage detailed engineering documentation, including 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, test plans, reports, and technical documentation to support product development and customer requirements.
Integrate mechanical designs with electronic, control, and drive systems, collaborating closely with wider engineering teams.
Lead design reviews, manage design releases to production, and support manufacturing, testing, and field engineering teams.
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