Principal Mechanical Engineer

Vector Recruitment Ltd Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire; East of England; England 1 day ago

Type Contract
Pay £60,000 – £80,000
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Principal Mechanical Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
  • Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • Strong industry experience delivering mechanical product development projects.
  • Proven experience taking designs from concept through to manufacture.
  • Experience providing technical leadership and ownership within project teams.

Confirmed role details

  • Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Opportunity.
  • This is a collaborative, high‑calibre engineering culture that values technical excellence, creativity, and professional development, with strong support for training, mentoring, a.
  • Leading mechanical engineering activities across full product development programmes.
  • Developing innovative mechanical design concepts to solve complex engineering problems.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Known job details

  • Pay: £60,000 – £80,000
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