Principal Mechanical Engineer

GTS Group Ltd Derby, Derbyshire, Derbyshire; East Midlands; England 2 days ago

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

This Principal Mechanical Engineer role in Rolling Stock Engineering is focused on technical Leadership. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

Known job details

  • Location: Rolling Stock Engineering
  • Work model: Hybrid
  • Requires strong technical expertise, client engagement skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering activities in safety-critical environments.

Likely focus of the role

  • Technical Leadership.
  • Act as Technical Authority for systems including bogies/running gear, couplers, doors, interiors, HVAC, brakes, structures, and wheelsets.
  • Develop and approve engineering strategies, calculations, analyses, and technical documentation.

Requirements mentioned

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering or relevant STEM discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership.
  • Proven experience delivering projects in safety-critical environments.
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