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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone, Kent

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location - Kent (Onsite)

Salary - c£65,000 + Benefits Package

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, this role requires eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) and can only consider Sole British Nationals.

Copello are working with a leading Defence organisation in Kent to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting the design, development and ongoing support of complex, safety-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead the development of innovative mechanical design solutions to meet customer and programme requirements

  * Produce and review technical documentation, design data packs, calculations and engineering reports

  * Act as a Design Authority, reviewing and approving engineering designs and technical datasets

  * Provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary engineering teams

  * Support design reviews, qualification activities and risk reduction programmes

  * Work closely with project teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget

Experience Required

  * Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

  * Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to manufacture and support

  * Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings, models and technical documentation

  * Previous experience leading technical activities, projects or engineering teams

  * Ability to operate at a senior technical level within a complex engineering environment

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