Principle mechanical Design Engineer
Reference: BBBH39275_1737474596
Posted: 21/01/2025
- £50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
- Hertfordshire
- Permanent
- Defence
Principal Mechanical Design Engineers
- Salary: Competitive depending on experience
- Location: Hertfordshire (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
- Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
- Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Role Requirements:
- A Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Design or a related field, with significant experience in Mechanical Design and Development.
- Ability to lead mechanical design tasks and work within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance.
- Strong experience using design methods like DFMEA, DFA, and DFM.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence others.
- Experience working with suppliers and internal/external teams.
- Awareness of cultural differences and the ability to adapt.
- A positive, professional attitude with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
- Knowledge of structural, thermal, or dynamic analysis is a plus.
- Experience with 3D CAD/CAE (training will be provided for preferred tools).
- Some travel within the UK and occasionally to Europe may be required.
Benefits Package:
- Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
- Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
If you feel this role is suitable please contact me on 01923 470 763 or alternatively send a copy of your cv to my email address: i.galliford@mane.co.uk

Isaac Galliford
Recruitment Consultant